{"id":73194,"date":"2020-11-28T12:44:13","date_gmt":"2020-11-28T12:44:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.youngliving.com\/blog\/eu\/?p=73194"},"modified":"2023-11-29T16:42:36","modified_gmt":"2023-11-29T16:42:36","slug":"4-uses-for-peppermint-oil","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.youngliving.com\/blog\/eu\/en\/4-uses-for-peppermint-oil\/","title":{"rendered":"A Profile on Peppermint Oil: 5 Fresh Uses"},"content":{"rendered":"

If you\u2019re like most of us at Young Living, Peppermint essential oil<\/a> (Mentha piperita) is already one of your favourites. Whether you\u2019re looking for a burst of refreshment, an uplifting, minty fragrance, or a cooling addition to a foot rub at the end of a long day, a few drops of Peppermint always seem to do the trick! Just in case you need a few more reasons to love this minty marvel, here are 5 uses for Peppermint oil to try.<\/p>\n

1.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Chill out after a long day<\/h2>\n

Typically, the words fresh, cool, and tingly come to mind when thinking of Peppermint essential oil, and there\u2019s a very good reason for that. Thanks to constituents such as menthol and menthyl acetate, applying peppermint creates a cooling sensation that works brilliantly as part of a relaxing massage.<\/p>\n

Maybe you\u2019ve been working out just a little harder to accommodate for all the Christmas treats you plan to eat, or perhaps last-minute Christmas shopping has kept you on your feet all day. Whatever the reason, Peppermint essential oil is a fantastic option when used in massages. Simply mix 15 drops with 10 ml of Young Living V-6\u00ae Enhanced Vegetable Oil Complex<\/a>, or a carrier oil of your choice, and massage into skin as desired.<\/p>\n

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YL Tip:<\/em><\/strong> For some people, Peppermint\u2019s cooling sensation can be too intense. We recommend starting out using Peppermint diluted 1:4 with a carrier oil. If you want to use it undiluted, do a patch test of 1 drop to see how it feels on your skin. If you experience a reaction to the oil, dilute the oil with a 1:4 ratio of carrier oil and try another patch test.<\/em><\/p>\n

2.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Shake up your morning shower<\/h2>\n

The hardest part of frosty mornings is often finding the energy to hop out of a warm bed and into the shower. For days when you\u2019re not feeling on top of your game, Young Living\u2019s Easy Breeze Awakening Shower Steamers<\/a> offer an invigorating experience that\u2019ll lift your spirits for the busy day ahead.<\/p>\n

Made using Eucalyptus<\/a> and Peppermint essential oils in a vegan-friendly formula, with these shower steamers, you\u2019ll have the opportunity to enjoy a spa-like experience from your very own shower. Place one steamer on the floor of the shower, out of the main water stream but still in position where it can get splashed and enjoy the effervescent aroma as steam fills your bathroom.<\/p>\n

If you\u2019re in a pinch, simply add a few drops of Peppermint essential oil to your shower gel for a bright and refreshing addition to your morning routine.<\/p>\n

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3.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Create uplifting fragrance blends<\/h2>\n

Peppermint oil, with its invigorating and uplifting notes, serves as a versatile canvas, making it a wonderful ingredient when crafting distinctive and personalised fragrance blends. Ignite your creativity by concocting unique scents that speak to your senses. Here\u2019s a few blends to get you inspired:<\/p>\n

Mellow Morning<\/h3>\n