The range of skin care products available today is truly astonishing; overwhelming in fact. Luckily, here at O.N.G Natural Bodycare, we hand pick the most effective, organic products to bring you an unparalleled, comprehensive range of the best skin care ingredients available, leaving you feeling naturally beautiful. Peppermint oil is one of our top ingredients for a host of applications, so here’s a quick guide to what it is, what it does and why it could be the most prominent part of your skin care collection!
Peppermint Oil?
So what elements make up the magic? Well, peppermint oil contains:
• Vitamin A
• Vitamin C
• Menthol
It also includes these minerals and nutrients: iron, manganese, magnesium, folate, calcium, potassium, copper, omega-3 fatty acids, all of which are good for your skin in their own capacities. Menthol has a cooling effect that can help combat over exposure to the sun, whilst Vitamin A is known for its extraordinary work fighting against wrinkles and acne.
So What Can Peppermint Oil Do for Me?
Many soaps contain peppermint oil for its skin care benefits and with the combination of the ingredients, the oil contributes towards an array of health-related treatments. The refreshing zesty of the smell of peppermint coupled with the cooling effect, that can help with dry skin, gives a revitalizing and invigorating aura after use; perfect for getting you up and going first thing. It helps to clarify the skin and improve circulation.
It even plays a big role in aromatherapy, with numerous benefits outside of skin care including energising and focusing the mind, relieving respiratory issues and bacterial problems.
Okay, So What Products Contain Peppermint Oil?
There’s a huge range of products that use peppermint oil, but a favourite is undoubtedly Dr Bronner’s peppermint soap.
It certainly doesn’t end there though, as well as a few soothing favourites from Badger Balm their foot balm is a luscious organic balm that soothes feet after a full day of working them to the bone, is perfectly imbued with peppermint’s most brilliant benefits. Likewise, the Highland mint lip and body balm gives you a natural way to keep those lips looking fresh and cuticles moistened, wherever you are.
Peppermint can also be found in Green People’s After Sun Lotion, with it’s cooling menthol after a day in the sun, it instantly soothes & cools sun soaked skin.
