Peppermint Oil
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Osavi Essential Oil 100%, Peppermint - 10 ml.
€8.66 €866.00 / l Add to cart -
Osavi Essential Oil 100%, Peppermint - 30 ml.
€17.33 €577.67 / l Add to cart -
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NOW Foods Essential Oil - 59 ml.
€17.33 €293.73 / l Add to cart -
Holland & Barrett Miaroma Peppermint Pure Essential Oil - 10 ml.
€4.33 €433.00 / l Read more
Peppermint essential oil in small bottles and in roll-on bottles, measured in millilitres. The label usually gives the Latin name, Mentha piperita for peppermint, together with the volume, the use instructions, the age group and the warnings. Check what a roll-on contains besides the oil, and compare the share of peppermint oil as well as the millilitres. Other mints, such as spearmint, are different plants with different oils.
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between peppermint oil and spearmint oil?
They come from two different mints: peppermint oil from Mentha piperita and spearmint oil from Mentha spicata. Mint oils also include cornmint, Mentha arvensis, so the Latin name on the label is what identifies the plant. Spearmint oil is listed under Other Essential Oils.
Where do I find the age group and warnings for peppermint oil?
On the bottle, the box and the product page. The label states the intended use, any age limit, whether the oil is to be diluted before use and the warnings, and these differ between a bottle of oil and a roll-on. Follow the instructions printed on the product you buy.
How do I compare peppermint oil bottles of different sizes?
Divide the price by the millilitres on the label to get a price per millilitre. Some sizes, such as 59 ml, are US fluid ounces converted to millilitres (2 fl oz). A roll-on that contains a carrier oil holds less peppermint oil per millilitre than a bottle labelled 100 %, so compare the ingredient list as well as the volume.