Description of mint oil, its beneficial properties and contraindications. How to use the tool correctly, real reviews.
Peppermint essential oil is a product obtained from the aerial parts of a plant of the Lamiaceae family with a strong aroma and a high menthol content. It has a significant list of useful properties, therefore it is widely used in cosmetology. It is an irreplaceable remedy for hair, face, body care, a source of vigor, inspiration and good mood.
The beneficial properties of peppermint oil
In the photo, peppermint oil
Peppermint essential oil is obtained from the plant Mentha piperita L., native to North America and Europe, by steam distillation. The product is pale yellow or greenish in color. The aroma is cool, fresh, mint with a slight admixture of camphor.
One drop of pure ether contains as much essence as 25 glasses of peppermint drink. The price of peppermint oil depends on the manufacturer and is 130-420 rubles. (45-150 UAH).
Peppermint oil has numerous beneficial properties: antiseptic, antispasmodic, analgesic, antipyretic, choleretic, immunostimulating, diuretic, carminative, antimicrobial, vasodilator, antioxidant, expectorant, tonic.
Mint has a direct effect on the psychoemotional state: it helps to cope with mental fatigue, reduces fear, anger, irritability, fights against nervous tension, anxiety, and sleep disorders. It has a beneficial effect on mental activity: improves memory and concentration. In energy practices, such a plant helps to awaken, stimulate the chakras, and open the "third eye".
The product helps to improve the color and turgor of the skin, eliminates the capillary pattern and rosacea, perfectly refreshes and deodorizes, accelerates the regeneration processes. Mint oil is used in cosmetology for the preparation of masks, wraps, rinses, as well as for the enrichment of cosmetics.
In cosmetology, peppermint oil is used for face and body care, as it has the following cosmetic effects:
- reduces burning and itching;
- helps to fight skin rashes;
- eliminates post-acne;
- tones the skin, eliminates the effects of prolonged hypoxia (oxygen starvation);
- used in combination with other means of eliminating acne, bacterial dermatitis, rosacea, vascular pattern;
- reduces discomfort and irritation of the skin with dermatosis, shingles, fungal infection.
Especially valuable is the property of mint oil to smooth out shallow wrinkles, improve complexion, return blush, and eliminate age spots.
Note! Peppermint oil can be used as an insect repellent.
