Spearmint 15 ml - doTERRA Essential Oils

Widely used in gums, candies, and dental products, spearmint is a common mint herb whose benefits, taste, and aroma are more concentrated and amplified in Spearmint essential oil. Spearmint oil has a soothing, sweet taste, a refreshingly minty aroma, and gentle skin soothing properties.

Primary Benefits

• Has a refreshing, uplifting, invigorating aroma
• Adds a minty, sweet flavor to drinks and recipes
• Helps clean teeth and offers a unique flavor

Description

Why should I add Spearmint essential oil to my collection? Similar to other mint essential oils, Spearmint essential oil regularly appears in food and beverages, has an invigorating yet soothing aroma, and gives a tingling, invigorating sensation to the skin. However, Spearmint essential oil is a much milder alternative to other mint essential oils, making it perfectly suited to those with sensitive skin.

Uses

Cosmetic

• Add three to four drops Spearmint oil to the floor or walls of the shower for a refreshing, uplifting aroma.
• Combine one drop Spearmint oil with Fractionated Coconut Oil and apply to back, neck, and shoulders for an invigorating sensation on the skin.
• Mix ten drops Spearmint oil with water in a spray bottle and spray over the body for a naturally sourced personal aroma.
• Apply one drop Spearmint oil to toothbrush prior to toothpaste for an extra burst of flavor and a clean feeling when brushing teeth.

Food

• Add one drop Spearmint oil to hot cocoa or tea for an invigorating flavor.
• Add one drop Spearmint oil to desserts, drinks, salads, or entrées.

Household

• Diffuse three to four drops Spearmint oil for a soothing aroma during cold winter months.

Directions for Use

Diffusion: Use three to four drops in the diffuser of your choice.
Internal use: Dilute one drop in 120 mL of liquid.
Topical use: Apply one to two drops to desired area. Dilute with a carrier oil to minimize any skin sensitivity.

Cautions

Possible skin sensitivity. Keep out of reach of children. If you are pregnant, nursing, or under a doctor’s care, consult your physician. Avoid contact with eyes, inner ears, and sensitive areas.