If you’re like most of us at Young Living, Peppermint essential oil is already one of your favorites. Whether you’re looking for a burst of fresh fragrance, an energizing early-morning diffuser blend, or a cooling addition to a foot rub at the end of the day, a few drops of Peppermint always seem to do the trick. Just in case you need a few more reasons to love this shivery sweetheart, here are 20 uses for Peppermint oil to try!
1. Chill out after a long day. Dilute 1 drop of Peppermint with 4 drops of V-6™ or another carrier oil; then rub on the temples, forehead, and back of the neck. Be careful to avoid your eyes! You’ll feel a soothing, cooling sensation, courtesy of the constituents menthol and menthyl acetate.
YL tip: Can you put Peppermint oil directly on the skin?
Peppermint is a “hot” oil, which means it creates a warming sensation on the skin when it’s applied undiluted. 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.
2. Soothe sun-kissed skin. Cool skin after a day in the sun by adding a few drops each of Peppermint and Lavender to aloe vera gel.
3. Freshen carpets. Make a carpet powder with 1 cup of baking soda and 20-30 drops of essential oil. We love the purifying scent of Kunzea with Peppermint’s bright aroma.
4. Add Cool Azul™ to your cool-down. Peppermint is a main ingredient in the Cool Azul line of products! Massage tired muscles with Cool Azul Sports Gel after a tough workout.
5. Find your focus. Fill your office or study space with energizing aromas by diffusing this blend when it’s time to buckle down on a project.
6. Refresh while you rehydrate. Add a few drops of Peppermint Vitality™ to your water bottle for an extra refreshing zing. We recommend 1-2 drops for every 16 ounces of water.
YL tip: Can you drink Peppermint oil in your water?
Peppermint Vitality™ is labeled for internal use, so it is a great addition to your daily water intake.
7. Sweeten your breath. Put a drop of Peppermint Vitality™ on your tongue to freshen your breath and get rid of any trace of those garlic-flavored kale chips you ate with lunch!
8. Find balance. Diffuse this grounding blend whenever your mind needs clarity, such as during moments of spiritual study or meditation.
9. Stimulate your scalp. Add 3 drops of Peppermint to your shampoo in the morning and massage into your scalp for 2 minutes for a brisk way to start the day.
10. Remix your favorite recipes. Use Peppermint Vitality™to add a refreshing twist to a pitcher of lemonade.
YL tip: Check out our recipe ideas for more ways to use this fresh-tasting oil!
11. Soak in the sweet aroma. Add 5 drops of Peppermint directly to bathwater and enjoy an invigorating soak.
12. Support digestion. Add a drop or two of Peppermint Vitality™ to a mug of hot tea to help with gastrointestinal discomfort. Peppermint Vitality can support normal digestion and reduce feelings of discomfort after large meals.*
13. Take it on the go. Pack Deep Relief™ Roll-On in your purse for some simple self-care on the go. Our pal Peppermint is the main ingredient and contributes to the cooling sensation!
14. Create a cooling chest rub. Mix a drop of Peppermint with a small amount of V-6 and rub it onto your chest for a cooling sensation and fresh fragrance.
15. Cool off on a hot day. When the temperature’s climbing and you feel like melted ice cream on a hot sidewalk, add two drops of Peppermint to a cold, damp washcloth. It’s perfect for the back of your neck, your forehead, or your chest.
16. Refresh musty rooms. Invite a fresh aroma into your home with a breezy diffuser blend.
17. Turn sweets into something special. Infuse your baked goods with drop of Peppermint Vitality™!
18. Freshen funky workout gear. Smelly gym bag or stinky shoes? Mix 2 ounces of water and 6 drops of Peppermint in a spray bottle to freshen it up! Add Purification® or Lemon for an extra boost of freshness.
19. Shake up your morning shower. Put 2 drops of Peppermint and 2 drops of Eucalyptus Radiata on a washcloth and put it on the shower floor just out of the direct stream of water. The steam will surround you with an invigorating aroma!
20. Breathe in the aroma straight from the bottle. Whatever less-than-amazing smells you’re faced with, just open your trusty bottle of Peppermint and take a deep breath. The chilly aroma will chase away almost any unpleasant scent.
Peppermint is one of our six oils that do almost everything, including turning your morning protein shake into something that could easily pass for dessert. If you’re looking for an extra-fresh oil that pairs perfectly with Peppermint, learn about our three eucalyptus oils here!
The pollen has been awful and I have asthma. I recently walked into a massage therapists office and they had lemon and peppermint oils diffusing. After being there a few minutes, I felt my lungs break free from the tightness I’d been feeling. I was so impressed, I came home and fired up my diffuser with peppermint and lemon oils.
I woke up this morning sneezing, so I grabbed a bottle of peppermint oil and put some on my finger tips and stated inhaling it and I felt my sinus pressure subside and my sneezing stopped. I added some peppermint oil to V6 oil and rubbed my temples. I’m simply amazed!
do you mix the oil with the water?
It’s a natural way to get rid of head lice. You can use it on your pets to keep fleas and ticks away!
I massage a drop of peppermint behind my ear and under my jaw to stop TMJ pain.
I put a few drops of peppermint in my horse’s watering bucket and my horse loves it and drinks all the water he needs to stay healthy.
I put a drop of peppermint in the palm of my hand and with my finger tab into my throat at the onset of sore throat or cold. It immediately stops the pain and the sore throat does not come back. I wouldn’t be without it and haven’t sufferend from sore throats now for years since using peppermint.
I was going out on a fishing trip this weekend and since I had run out of my normal over-the-counter anti-nausea medication I grabbed my bottle of peppermint instead. When I started to feel woozy, put on a pair of ‘sea-bands’ (stretchy wrist bands that hit a motion sickness pressure point on the underside of each wrist) and put drops of peppermint oil on the pressure points. Also put a drop or two on my tongue and earlobes. Couldn’t believe it but within about two minutes my head cleared and the wooziness subsided. I felt great and without the drowsiness from the ‘other’ medication. I had to reapply a few hours later. Woke up the next day feeling better than I had in weeks. My new go-to essential oil!!
I used it on my head and breathed it in when I was taking the test for the post office about 8 years ago. It helped tremendously. I smelled like a walking candy-cane..
I use peppermint and thieves in a water bottle – just a couple drops of each and I am ready to tackle the world
Whenever I have an empty bottle of peppermint, I put it, uncapped, in my indoor trash receptacle, outside the trash bag. It keeps the trash area smelling fresh and clean – and is killing germs at the same time! It lasts for weeks!
Great idea!