Escentia Peppermint Pure Essential Oil is known for its refreshing and stimulating properties. It is said to aid circulation and treat various digestive upsets. It has also been used to relieve itchiness, repel bugs naturally, reduce nausea, improve skin health, and provide relief from sunburns and pain. It is commonly used in shampoos and conditioners to promote hair growth and reduce dandruff, not to mention that it is heavily utilized in the toothpaste industry. When rubbed onto the temples or inhaled deeply it can be used to aid in congestion and headache relief.

Peppermint is a perennial herb, up to 1 metre high with green stems and leaves. Mentha Piperita is produced from the hybridisation of three other species of Mentha, all natives of Southern Europe. The plants are now cultivated worldwide.

Features

° Country of origin: India

° Extraction method: Peppermint pure essential oil is steam distilled from the rapidly dried herb. It is a pale yellow coloured liquid with a powerful grassy-minty odour, a deep balsamic-sweet undertone and a sweet, clean dry out note. It is a top to middle note oil.

° Stimulant 

° Cooling and calming - promotes mental alertness

° Headaches and nausea

° Fights fevers

° Cold, flu and congestion 

° Mouth care - helps in removing bad breath

Size: 10ml 

Directions 

Place in an oil warmer/burner

Add to unscented bath salts, shampoo or conditioner

Add to a carrier oil to make massage or bath and body oils

See our range of free guides for recipes and blending tips

For heat exhaustion, simply add 2-3 drops to a cool wet cloth and place behind the neck as well as on the forehead.

A few drops mixed with a carrier oil is safe to massage into the wrists, temples and soles of the feet of small children

You can also make a peppermint spray by mixing 20 drops of Peppermint essential oil in a 125ml water spray bottle

If possible, a soak in a cool peppermint oil bath is a quick and effective way to reduce temperature

Precautions 

May affect sensitive skin. Keep out of reach of children. Do not use peppermint if you are pregnant. If you are nursing or under a doctor’s care, consult your physician. Avoid contact with eyes, inner ears, and sensitive areas.

Allergen Information 

No animal testing.

No petrochemicals, no parabens, no synthetic fragrances or colorants.

Blends well with: Benzoin, Cedarwood, Cypress, Lavender, Mandarin, Marjoram, Niaouli, Pine and Rosemary.

We are delighted to offer free shipping on all orders over R1500.

Delivery Services:
Lifestyle Health utilises The Courier Guy and Aramex for all our deliveries within South Africa. Once your order is dispatched, you will receive a tracking number to monitor the progress of your shipment.

Order Processing:
Orders are processed during regular business hours. If an order is placed on a weekend or public holiday, it will be processed on the next business day.
Orders are dispatched within 1-2 working days.

Delivery Timeframe:
Our goal is to ensure you receive your order as quickly as possible. Orders are typically delivered within 2-5 working days, depending on the delivery location within South Africa. We strive to process all orders promptly upon receipt.
Courier delivery takes 2 – 5 working days depending on the order's destination.

• Deliveries are made Monday to Friday between 9am – 5pm.

• There are no deliveries on weekends or public holidays.

• Main city centre delivery takes 2 – 5 working days.

• With remote areas deliveries can take up to 7 working days.

• Your delivery address should be at an address where somebody you trust will be available to accept your order at any time. Anyone at the delivery address can accept the delivery. In order for us to prove that delivery of an order has been completed, we do not have to prove that you personally received the goods, but rather that any person at the delivery address signed for the delivery.

Delivery Areas 
Currently, we deliver exclusively within South Africa. We are working diligently to expand our reach and hope to serve international customers in the future.

Changes to Orders 
If you need to make any changes to your order, please contact us immediately. We will do our best to accommodate your request, provided the order has not yet been dispatched.

Delivery Insurance
We offer the option of delivery insurance coverage at an additional cost. (Kindly inquire for a quote). The insurance will cover any loss or damage to your shipped products. Once your delivery has been shipped we cannot accept responsibility for lost, stolen, or damaged goods in transit. Any loss or damage without insurance will be at the loss or expense of the customer, so it is advised to accept insurance coverage.

Late Deliveries
Unforeseen circumstances e.g. adverse weather, closed roads, strikes etc. could prolong the delivery time. This is rare but it does happen, so 'late' delivery is not grounds for refund or cancellation of the order. However, if your delivery has not been delivered after the estimated times shown above please contact us with your order number so that we can follow up on the matter. We will also provide you with a tracking number so you can follow your order.

Collections:
If you have selected the “collection” option on checkout. Kindly allow 1-2 working days for the order to be processed. Once the order is ready you will be notified via email or WhatsApp that your order is ready for collection.
Please take note of our trading hours, we do not accommodate any collections after hours.

The provision of goods and services by Lifestyle Health is subject to availability. In cases of unavailability, Lifestyle Health will contact the customer with alternative options.

Thank you for choosing Lifestyle Health. We appreciate your business and look forward to serving your health needs!