What is a mentholated essential oil?
Mentholated essential oils come from plants in the mint family, as well as from mentholated eucalyptus. Among the most popular examples are peppermint, garden mint, bergamot mint and mentholated eucalyptus essential oils. Menthol, an organic compound present in these oils, is responsible for their characteristic fresh sensation. Menthol is known for its refreshing and soothing effects on the skin and senses.
Why choose a menthol essential oil?
Menthol essential oils offer a variety of beneficial properties. They are known for their ability to:
Soothe itching and skin irritations.
Relieve headaches and muscular tension.
Stimulate concentration and mental clarity.
Freshen breath and promote oral hygiene.
Create a refreshing atmosphere in your home.
How do I use menthol essential oils?
To look after my skin
Menthol essential oils are suitable for different skin types. For oily skin, they help regulate sebum production. For sensitive skin, they soothe irritation. For normal skin, they provide a revitalising sensation of freshness. They can also be used in hydrosols as a facial cleanser to tighten pores and revive dull complexions.
For my health
In aromatherapy, mentholated essential oils can be used to relieve headaches, muscle aches and nasal congestion. Mentholated eucalyptus, for example, is used to improve breathing. A drop of peppermint essential oil under the tongue can also soothe nausea or on the temples for a migraine.
For my home
Create an invigorating atmosphere in your home by adding a few drops of menthol essential oil to your diffuser. This will help purify the air and ward off unwanted odours. Lemon mint essential oil for diffusion is used to harmonise the nerves and tone the body.
How can I incorporate menthol essential oil into my cosmetics?
Add a few drops of menthol essential oil to your homemade cosmetics, such as soaps, shower gels or toothpastes, and take advantage of their many properties. They are particularly popular for their fragrance, as well as for their invigorating and refreshing effects, whether for the breath or the body.
Make sure you dilute the essential oil in an appropriate base to avoid skin irritation. You can also use a natural fragrance based on mentholated essential oil.
Precautions
Although menthol essential oils offer many benefits, they are powerful and should be used with caution.
They are not recommended for pregnant or breast-feeding women, epileptics or children under 6. You should also avoid using them on their own in baths or as a steam inhalation; instead you should combine them with gentler oils. They are also irritating, so always dilute them before applying to the skin.
It is best to consult a health professional or aromatherapist before using menthol essential oils.
Storage
To keep your menthol essential oils fresh and effective, store them in a cool, dark place away from direct sunlight. Be sure to close the bottles tightly after use.
