Peppermint Hydrolat : benefits and uses in cosmetics and natural health

If the essential oil of Peppermint must absolutely be used locally, the hydrosol is on the other hand much easier to use. It brings all its freshness in summer period and preserves the digestive and analgesic properties of the plant to relieve all the small pains of the everyday life, but also to tone up your legs or your complexion. Latin name: Mentha piperita L. var piperita. Distilled part: tops

Who can use it?

Due to the presence of terpene ketones (menthone), this hydrosol should not be used by pregnant and breastfeeding women as well as children under the age of 3.

Adults and Teens Children under 6 years old

Main properties

  • digestive : menthol is antispasmodic, it acts on the digestive system by reducing muscle spasms responsible for nausea, bloating and motion sickness. The hydrosol also helps reduce intestinal gas.
  • refreshing : like the plant from which it comes, Peppermint hydrosol is very refreshing. It helps fight against hot flashes and soothe sunburn. It also regulates excessive perspiration. It is thus essential in summer!
  • circulatory : Peppermint hydrosol stimulates venous and lymphatic circulation. It helps to fight against circulation problems such as varicose veins, heavy legs or hemorrhoids.
  • antalgic : Peppermint hydrosol calms itching caused by stings or chicken pox pimples for example. Its analgesic action also allows it to relieve burns, migraines or shingles.
  • astringent, purifying : in case of problem skin, Peppermint is the most suitable hydrosol. It purifies oily and acne-prone skin, calms inflamed pimples and tightens pores.
  • cutaneous tonic : by stimulating blood circulation, Peppermint hydrosol allows for better irrigation of the skin, and restores its radiance.

For Refresh

Efficiency : ++++

Easy to use

From 3 years. By cutaneous way, put 2 tablespoons in 1.5L of water, to spray on the body.

For the Bad Breath

Efficiency : ++++

Easy to use

From 3 years. Orally, take 1 teaspoon in a glass of water as a mouthwash after meals or spray in the mouth.

Use in synergy

From 3 years. Orally, mix in a glass of water, use as gargles :

  • 1 teaspoon of Peppermint hydrolate
  • 1 teaspoon of Noble Laurel hydrolate

Source: Faucon M. (2018). A treatise on scientific and medical aromatherapy: hydrolats. Blood of the Earth.

In case of Migraine

Efficiency : ++++

Easy to use

From 3 years. By cutaneous way, in compress on the forehead or in vaporization on the temples and the forehead.

Use in synergy

From 3 years old. By cutaneous way, apply on the forehead and temples, in compress :

  • 1 volume of Peppermint hydrolate
  • 1 volume of Noble Chamomile hydrolate

Source: Faucon M. (2018). A treatise on scientific and medical aromatherapy: hydrolats. Blood of the Earth.

Against the Shingles

Efficiency : ++++

Easy to use

From 3 years old. By cutaneous way, spray Peppermint hydrosol, or soak a compress to apply on the affected area.

Use in synergy

From 3 years old. By skin, spray the mixture several times a day and apply as a background treatment of essential oils:

  • 50 mL Peppermint hydrosol
  • 50 mL of Chamomile Matricaria hydrosol

Source: Zahalka, J. P. (2017). Complete dictionary of hydrolats and floral waters: 100 treated pathologies. -: Dauphin.

In case of Nausea, Bloating, Difficult digestion, Digestive disorders

Efficiency : +++

Easy to use

From 3 years. Orally, drink 1 teaspoon of Peppermint hydrosol in a glass of water, after the main meals.

Use in synergy

From 3 years. Orally, drink in a glass of water, before meals or in case of painful bloating :

  • 1 teaspoon of Peppermint hydrolate
  • 1 teaspoon of Basil hydrolate

Source: Faucon M. (2018). A treatise on scientific and medical aromatherapy: hydrolats. Blood of the Earth.

Against the Eczema, Urticaria

Efficiency : +++

Easy to use

From 3 years. By skin, spray Peppermint hydrosol, or soak a compress to apply to the affected area.

Use in synergy

From 3 years old. By cutaneous way, apply in compress or in vaporization on the affected area 2 to 3 times a day :

  • 2 tablespoons of Peppermint hydrolate
  • 2 tablespoons of Yarrow hydrolate
  • 2 tablespoons of Officinal Lavender hydrolate

Source: Zahalka, J. P. (2017). Complete dictionary of hydrolats and floral waters: 100 treated pathologies. -: Dauphin.

Against the Acne, Oily skin

Efficiency : +++

Easy to use

From 3 years. By skin, spray Peppermint hydrosol on the face, or soak a compress to apply to the affected area.

To fight against Hot flashes, Sweating

Efficiency : +++

Easy to use

From 3 years. By skin, spray the hydrosol directly on the skin.

Use in synergy

From 3 years. Apply the following mixture under the armpits after washing and in parallel dilute the mixture in a glass of water to drink after the main meals, or even before bedtime.

  • 1 volume of Peppermint hydrolate
  • 1 volume of Sage Officinale hydrolate

Source: Faucon M. (2018). A treatise on scientific and medical aromatherapy: hydrolats. Blood of the Earth.

In case of Varicose veins, heavy legs

Efficiency : +++

Easy to use

From 3 years. By cutaneous way, in vaporization on the affected areas or in soaked compress.

Use in synergy

From 3 years. Add 2 tablespoons of the mixture in 1 L of water to drink during the day, 3 weeks per month. At the same time, pour the mixture into a spray bottle to keep cool and spray on the legs several times a day.

  • 200 mL witch hazel hydrosol
  • 200 mL Cypress hydrolate
  • 100 mL of Chamomile Matricaria hydrolate
  • 100 mL Peppermint hydrosol

Source: Zahalka, J. P. (2017). Complete dictionary of hydrolats and floral waters. Dauphin.

For the Oral hygiene

Efficiency : +++

Easy to use

From 3 years of age. Orally, take 1 teaspoon in a glass of water as a mouthwash after meals or spray in the mouth.

Use in synergy

From 3 years. Orally, mix in a glass of water, use as gargles :

  • 100 mL Peppermint hydrosol
  • 100 mL Noble Laurel hydrosol
  • 100 mL of Sage hydrolate

Source: Zahalka, J. P. (2017). Complete dictionary of hydrolats and floral waters. Dauphin.

For the Dull skin

Effectiveness: ++.

Easy to use

From 3 years. By skin, spray Peppermint hydrosol on the face.

Use in synergy

From 3 years old. By cutaneous way, spray on the face, in the morning :

  • 1 volume of Peppermint hydrolate
  • 1 volume of Lemon Verbena hydrolate

Source: Faucon M. (2018). A treatise on scientific and medical aromatherapy: hydrolats. Blood of the Earth.

In case of Cirrhosis

Effectiveness: ++.

Easy to use

For adults and adolescents. Orally, take 1 tablespoon daily for 3 to 7 days then 2 tablespoons for 2 weeks.

Characteristics and composition

Cosmetic characteristics
  • Type of hair: oily, irritated scalp.
  • Skin types: irritated, oily, acneic, dull, combination.

Main molecules
  • menthol
  • menthone
  • isomenthone

Organoleptic characteristics
  • Appearance: mobile liquid
  • Color: colorless to whitish
  • Odor: fresh, minty.
  • Taste : strong, fresh, minty.
  • PH : 4.5 à 6.3

Botanical characteristics
  • Latin name: Mentha piperita L.
  • Botanical family: Lamiaceae
  • Distilled part: tops
  • Country of origin: France.
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