Organic PepperMint Hydrosol

Uses beauty

• As an ingredient in your formulations for spraying on the skin of your face and neck after cleansing. Then apply your cream or treatment oil immediately to damp skin.

• Incorporated in the aqueous phase of your homemade cosmetic formulations, it is ideal for creating:

  • revitalising face creams for dull complexions

  • shaving foams or invigorating aftershave treatments

  • refreshing morning shower gels

  • cooling gels for "light legs" and "refreshed feet"

  • refreshing deodorants

  • mouthwash for fresh breath

Synergies

• For a refreshing treatment: Lavender and Sage hydrosols

• For an after-shave preparation: Lavender, Verbena and Sandalwood hydrosols

• For a radiant complexion: Carrot hydrosol, Apricot, Buriti and Sea Buckthorn carrier oils

Uses well-being

• As an ingredient in your massage blends, massage the solar plexus.

• It can also be used to make room mists or to replace water in a mister.

Uses health

Use as an ingredient in:

• Soothing and refreshing lotions for heavy legs in the summer, or for tired feet and legs after long walks

• Freshening mouthwashes

• Soothing sprays and roll-ons for local application to areas of discomfort

Synergies

• For post-menopausal support: Sage hydrosol

• To aid digestion: Rose hydrosol

• For enhanced soothing effects: Basil hydrosol

• For refreshing oral care: Lavender hydrosol

Cultivation

Organic. Certified 100% organic by Ecocert Greenlife according to the COSMOS standard

Quality

Fresh and 100% pure preservative-free product, microbiologically tested by the Aroma-Zone quality laboratory

Production process

Steam distillation

Part of the plant used

Aerial parts

Botanical name

Mentha piperita

Botanical family

Lamiaceae

Function

Cosmetic ingredient

INCI Name: Chamomilla recutita flower/leaf/stem water

Concentration

To make 1 litre of hydrosol, you need 1 kilo of tops, known as the 1:1 ratio. This minimum extraction ratio, which is something we strictly follow at Aroma-Zone, guarantees an intense fragrance, better conservation and, above all, a high concentration of aromatic molecules in the hydrosol, a proof of its quality.

Other names

Peppermint water, English mint

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Organoleptic properties

• Appearance: clear liquid. Possible presence of vegetable deposits that do not affect product quality.

• Colour: colourless

• Scent: powerful, fresh, mentholated, with sweet notes

• Flavour: very refreshing, mentholated, slightly sweet

pH

4.5–6.0

Hydrosols are sensitive to pollution. As our Aroma-Zone hydrosols are fresh, pure products with no preservatives, we strongly recommend that you store them in the refrigerator and use them within 6 months of opening. When using them, make sure your hands are always clean and that you disinfect all utensils and bottles that come into contact with the hydrosols when preparing your homemade cosmetics. If you notice a change in appearance or smell, stop using the hydrosol.

Warning

The properties, indications and methods of use described above are derived from scientific literature and/or reference books or websites in aromatherapy, hydrolatherapy and phytotherapy. This general information is provided for informational purposes only and cannot under any circumstances be considered as medical information. This information cannot under any circumstances replace a diagnosis, consultation or medical follow-up, nor engage our liability.

EO = Essential Oil

VO = Carrier Oil or Macerated Oil

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