Peppermint Essential Oil: The Essential Oil With Many Uses

Peppermint essential oil is one of the most common and favoured oils by many. Peppermint essential oil is unmistakable, as it has a strong, cool and refreshing scent that is invigorating and intense. Extracted from the leaves of the peppermint plant, this essential oil is versatile in its uses and essential oil aficionados turn to it for many different purposes.

So what exactly are the benefits of using peppermint oil in your daily routine? And how can you incorporate it? Let us share with you some snippets of one of our favourite essential oils!

Benefits of Peppermint Essential Oil

Peppermint essential oil can be used in various applications and many use it as a home remedy to soothe nausea, stomach related issues, including irritable bowel syndrome and PMS, common cold and cough, headaches, muscle aches and more.

There have been various researches done on the benefits and effects of peppermint oil, and it has been found, that in some cases, peppermint oil has been useful in decreasing nausea intensity in postoperative patients, those undergoing chemotherapy and pregnant women experiencing morning sickness. Peppermint essential oil, and its ‘sister’ oil, wintergreen essential oil, have also been proven to provide pain relief that is almost similar to lidocaine, which is an anaesthetic medication.

Did you know that peppermint oil is also highly effective for skin and hair issues? In a 2016 research study, it was found that a one per cent solution of concentrated peppermint oil aided in chronic itching, reducing the period and intensity of skin itch. In another study, a three per cent solution of peppermint oil was shown to have promoted hair growth, similar to that of minoxidil.

Peppermint essential oils can also be used in cosmetic products, such as soaps, cleansers and more. This gives its users a refreshing feeling, perking them up for their day ahead!

How Can I Use My Peppermint Essential Oil?

Like most essential oils, you can choose to topically apply them (with a carrier cream or oil of course!) or diffuse them. At Kidz Paradize, we have given our customers the option of various peppermint essential oil-based products, as well as our pure peppermint essential oil that can easily be diffused or added to a cream or oil. You can conveniently apply them as a balm or blend them onto your skin, and our products are safe for your little ones too (just be careful not to apply it on their hands in case they rub their eyes with it!).

Whichever way you choose to use your peppermint essential oil, you can be confident that you will be able to find them easily at Kidz Paradize!

NOTE

Please note that Kidz Paradize does not advise you to use our products as a replacement for medications prescribed by your doctor for conditions that you are receiving treatments for. While many of our products are safe for you to use alongside your treatments, we recommend for you to talk to your doctor before use.