Wellness Benefits
How to use?
Peppermint essential oil is most famous for its cooling properties which make it great for relieving aches and pains from sore muscles. Peppermint essential oil also has a variety of other uses from soothing an upset stomach and relieving cold symptoms to reducing stress and skin irritation.
Essential Oils can be used in a number of different ways:
Diffuser
Add 3-4 drops of oil to recommended water volume.
Massage Oil
Add to carrier oil for direct skin application.
Facial Steam
Add 2-3 drops to hot water, thoroughly stir your oils into the water, cover your head with a towel and lean your face over the steaming bowl (about 10 inches away). Close your eyes and inhale deeply through your nose for 1-2 mins, Repeat 2-4 times, as necessary.
Hot Bath
Add 5 -10 drops to a table spoon of carrier oil and add to your bath, wait until you after you have finished filling the bath and the water has been turned off.
Inhalation
Add 2-3 drops to a tissue or handkerchief and inhale.
Hot/Cold Compress
Fill a small bowl with water, add 2-5 drops of essential oil. Stir briskly, soak the cloth, wring, and apply.