Used in the care of oily and acne-prone skin<\/strong>, peppermint oil has a refreshing and cleansing effect. It helps reduce excess sebum and treat acne and blackheads. It can be used as an additive to creams, toners and face gels. The oil, on the other hand, when applied to hair<\/strong>, has properties that promote hair growth by stimulating hair follicles. By regulating sebum secretion, it is a suitable ingredient in anti-dandruff shampoos. Peppermint oil is also great for use in cosmetics after sunbathing and after depilation<\/strong>, as it cools the skin. It is also often used in massage lotions and gels to provide relief to tired muscles. In aromatherapy<\/strong>, the oil has a stimulating and energizing effect through its intense fragrance. It blends well with oils such as orange or rosemary. When inhaled<\/strong>, the oil clears the respiratory tract and also helps with colds, runny noses and headaches. For migraines and tension headaches, the oil applied to the temples can have a cooling and relaxing effect. Peppermint oil is also a natural repellent that<\/strong> repels mosquitoes<\/strong>, ants and spiders. It can be used as an insect repellent by adding a few drops to a diffuser or water and spraying around the house. <\/p>\n <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Peppermint essential oil is extracted by steam distillation of Mentha piperita leaves. The main components of the oil are menthol, menthone and 1,8-cyneol. The oil has an intense, refreshing fragrance and cooling, antiseptic and soothing properties. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":36785,"template":"","meta":[],"product_brand":[],"product_cat":[6263],"product_tag":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-37046","1":"product","2":"type-product","3":"status-publish","4":"has-post-thumbnail","6":"product_cat-essential-oils","8":"first","9":"instock","10":"shipping-taxable","11":"product-type-simple"},"yoast_head":"\n