Organic Peppermint Hydrosol – Mentha X piperita
$28.46
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Peppermint hydrosol is an aromatic botanical water produced during the steam or hydro-distillation of fresh peppermint leaves. Also known as floral water or herbal distillate, it is a gentler, water-based byproduct of the essential oil extraction process. While it shares the cooling, fresh scent of peppermint, it contains low concentrations of water-soluble plant compounds rather than heavy, concentrated oils.
Key Characteristics
- Aroma: The aroma of Peppermint Essential Oil is highly concentrated, intense, and sharp, whereas a hydrosol has a soft, subtle, and often more green or nuanced fragrance, meaning the Peppermint Hydrosol hints of a fresh, green, and bright minty aroma that smells a bit like freshly crushed peppermint leaves.
- Cooling and Refreshing: Provides an instant cooling sensation on the skin, making it popular for hot days, flushed faces, or tired legs and feet.
- Astringent and Toning: Helps tighten the look of pores and purify combination or oily, blemish-prone skin.
- Gentle Application: Because it is far less concentrated than pure essential oil, it can usually be applied directly to the skin without dilution
Common Uses
- Skincare: Used as a facial toner, soothing sunburn spray, or a refreshing facial mist.
- Relaxation: Sprritzed onto bedsheets, pillows, or the air to help calm the mind before sleep.
- Hair & Body: Applied as a light post-workout body spray or a calming scalp mist.
Safety and Usage Considerations
- Skin Application: True hydrosols are acidic (pH 3.5–6.5) and mild enough to apply directly to the skin without dilution, making them popular for sensitive skin, children, and elders.
- Contamination Risks: Because they are water-based, hydrosols can grow bacteria or mold. Pure Hydrosols typically have a short shelf life (6 to 12 months) and benefit from cool, dark storage or refrigeration.
- Internal Use: Contact your Primary Physcician and Certified Aromatherapist for guidance before consuming.
Additional information
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| Select Size | 4 fl oz |
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