Spearmint Essential Oil
Best for: Fresh, sweet minty diffuser blends that are softer than peppermint
- Ships NZ-wide from our Kaiapoi warehouse
- Questions? Call 0800 228 767
Description
Spearmint essential oil is steam distilled from the leaves and tops of Mentha spicata, grown in the USA. It has a refreshing, minty-green aroma that is sweeter and softer than peppermint, and is a bright, uplifting top note.
Its fresh scent is popular for creating an uplifting, clear-headed atmosphere, and it is a gentle everyday alternative to peppermint in diffuser blends. It pairs well with herbs and florals such as basil, rosemary, lavender and jasmine. It is a mild skin and eye irritant and may cause an allergic reaction, so always dilute well and patch test first.
- Fresh, sweet, minty-green aroma
- A softer, gentler alternative to peppermint
- Popular for an uplifting, clear-headed atmosphere
- Blends well with basil, eucalyptus, lavender and rosemary
Blends well with: Basil, eucalyptus, jasmine, lavender and rosemary
About this oil
Spearmint essential oil is steam distilled from the leaves and tops of Mentha spicata, grown in the USA. It has a refreshing, minty-green aroma that is sweeter and softer than peppermint, and is a bright, uplifting top note.
Its fresh scent is popular for creating an uplifting, clear-headed atmosphere, and it is a gentle everyday alternative to peppermint in diffuser blends. It pairs well with herbs and florals such as basil, rosemary, lavender and jasmine. It is a mild skin and eye irritant and may cause an allergic reaction, so always dilute well and patch test first.
- Fresh, sweet, minty-green aroma
- A softer, gentler alternative to peppermint
- Popular for an uplifting, clear-headed atmosphere
- Blends well with basil, eucalyptus, lavender and rosemary
Uses
- Diffuser or vaporiserAdd 2–4 drops to your diffuser or oil burner with water for a fresh, uplifting room aroma, on its own or with lavender or rosemary.
- BathMix 2–3 drops into a tablespoon of carrier oil or unscented bath base first, then add it to a warm bath. Never add undiluted essential oil to bath water.
- Massage and aromatherapyIf you use it in massage, aromatherapy or other skin applications, always dilute it in a carrier oil at around 1–2% (roughly 6–12 drops per 30ml). Patch test first.
Blends well with
Spearmint Essential Oil pairs nicely with these oils. Tap one to find it in the shop.
Specifications
| Botanical name | Mentha spicata |
|---|---|
| Plant part | Leaves and tops |
| Extraction | Steam distillation |
| Purity | 100% pure, natural, undiluted |
| Appearance | Pale yellow to greenish yellow liquid |
| Aroma | Fresh, sweet and minty-green |
| Size options | 10ml, 25ml, 50ml, 100ml, 200ml |
| Origin | USA |
| Shelf life | 36 months when stored correctly |
Safety & storage
- For external use only. Do not take internally.
- Never apply undiluted to the skin. Always dilute in a carrier oil.
- Mild skin and eye irritant that may cause an allergic skin reaction. Patch test the diluted blend on a small area for 24 hours before full use.
- Keep away from eyes and mucous membranes. Do not use on broken or irritated skin.
- Not recommended during pregnancy or breastfeeding, or for babies and young children, unless advised by a qualified practitioner.
- Keep out of reach of children and pets.
Storage: Store tightly capped in the original dark glass bottle, away from heat and direct sunlight.
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Shipping & returns
We aim to dispatch within 1 working day from our Kaiapoi warehouse. Delivery usually takes up to 2 working days in the South Island and 2–3 in the North Island (rural addresses 1–2 days longer). Shipping is calculated at checkout.
See our shipping policy and returns policy, or call 0800 228 767.
