Botanica Gaia Peppermint CO2 Extract | Mentha x Piperita

 Botanical Name: Mentha x Piperita.
Family Name: Lamiaceae.
Common Name: Mint, Peppermint. 
INCI: Mentha Piperita (Peppermint) Leaf Extract. 
Extraction Method: CO2 Extraction.
Parts Used: Leaves.
Note: Base note. 
Odor: Spicy, warm, earthy-woody, sweet-herbaceous and smooth.
Appearance: Yellow.
Country of Origin: Spain. 
Blends: Amber Oil - Fossilized, Amyris, Bergamot, Black Pepper, Cardamom, Cassie, Cedarwood, Champaca, Cinnamon, Clary Sage, Clove, Cocoa, Frankincense, Geranium, Ginger, Jasmine, Labdanum, Lavender, Lemon, Lemongrass, Mandarin, Mimosa , Myrrh, Neroli, Oakmoss, Opopanax, Orange, Orris, Palmarosa, Rose, Sandalwood, Spikenard, Tangerine, Tonka Bean, Vetiver, Ylang Ylang, Ylang Ylang Extra.

Peppermint or Mentha Piperita is a plant widely used as a spice and flavoring.

-Refreshing and stimulating.
-Antibacterial: Menthol contains gives it its antibacterial properties, against both Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria.
-Skin Care and Hair Care: Helps the active ingredients penetrate more and in greater quantity.
-Antioxidant.

-Insecticidal: It is used in mosquito repellents, flea shampoo, and roach killers.

Hair growth: Peppermint oil can help promote hair growth by increasing blood flow to the scalp.

General Safety Information:

-Do not take any oils internally and do not apply undiluted essential oils, onto the skin --Use extreme caution when using oils with children. Consult a qualified aromatherapy practitioner before using oils with children, the elderly, if you have medical issues or are taking medications.