Spearmint Essential Oil

Thanks to its invigorating scent, pure spearmint essential oil is used in many skincare products, toothpastes and mouthwashes. With less menthol to its name than peppermint, it makes a great addition to blends where you want to include a more subtle minty scent.

Spearmint essential oil uses

One of spearmint oil’s most popular uses is in skincare and beauty routines. When mixed with a carrier oil and used topically, spearmint helps to fight the signs of ageing such as wrinkles and blemishes. Spearmint also has antibacterial properties, so it works to cleanse the skin from impurities and reduce the risk of imperfections. Spearmint often has a cooling effect when applied to the skin, making it a great oil for soothing skin problems and irritations.

Spearmint essential oil has anti-inflammatory properties too, so it’s a lovely oil for soothing swellings and relieving skin-related discomfort. Traditionally, spearmint has been used to calm problems with the digestive system.

Spearmint oil is often a go-to oil for the relief of congestion. If you’re struggling with blocked nasal passages, pop a few drops of spearmint in your diffuser and allow the gentle scent to open the airways and break down mucus. We advise expectant mothers to avoid using spearmint essential oil, as there are concerns that it may lead to miscarriages.

Spearmint essential oil uses

Spearmint essential oil has many benefits for the mind as well as our physical wellbeing – and that’s one of the reasons we love it so much. Spearmint oil contains friendly properties that make us feel good, so it often has an uplifting effect on the mood. Use as a massage oil for an instant lift after a long day or enjoy the aroma in your diffuser when you need to feel energised and rediscover your focus.

Those who struggle with imbalanced hormones and irregular periods could also benefit from spearmint essential oil’s powers. Some claim that the fragrance helps to regulate the monthly cycle and boost the quality of eggs for those looking to conceive. If nothing else, the fresh scent can boost feelings of positivity and relaxation, which can have a balancing effect on menstrual-related issues.

Many of us chew spearmint flavoured gum in times of stress, but it could be that spearmint helps us to focus and remember more effectively. Older people often breathe in the scent of spearmint when they need to remain alert and absorb information, and it may even help people fine-tune their memory.

Spearmint essential oil facts

Botanical name	Mentha spicata
Plant part	Flower head
Extraction method	Steam
Origin	USA
Colour	Pale yellow with a slight green tinge
Consistency	Light
Note	Top
Strength of aroma	Medium
Aromatic scent	A fresh minty smell reminiscent of peppermint, although slightly sweeter