
BLACK PEPPER ESSENTIAL OIL
Botanical Name: Piper nigrum
Botanical Family: Piperaceae
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OVERVIEW
Energy Bottled
Black pepper essential oil is a warm, spicy, and stimulating oil steam-distilled from the dried peppercorns black pepper plant, prized for its invigorating and energizing properties.
Rich in antioxidants and anti-inflammatory compounds, it supports circulation, soothes muscle tension, and promotes skin vitality by warming and detoxifying the skin.
APPEARANCE
Appearance In Nature
The black pepper plant is a climbing woody vine with glossy, heart-shaped green leaves and slender, pendulous flower spikes that develop into clusters of small, round green berries that turn red and then black when dried.
Appearance In the Bottle
Translucent, Pale Liquid
AROMA
A Sharp Spice
Black pepper essential oil has a warm, dry, spicy aroma with subtle woody and peppery notes that evoke a sense of grounding heat.
Its scent is both stimulating and comforting, offering a gentle sharpness that awakens the senses and promotes focus.
CONSISTENCY
Light
A light lux consistency, easy to spread on the skin.
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN
Madagascar
CULTIVATION
Tropical Spice
Black pepper is cultivated in warm, humid tropical climates where the climbing vines are typically grown on support trees or poles, requiring rich, well-drained soil and consistent rainfall for optimal growth and berry production.
EXTRACTION METHOD
Steam Distillation
Find more information on botanical extraction methods HERE.
LORE
The King of Spices
Black pepper, often called the "King of Spices," has been highly prized since ancient times, once used as currency and a driver of global trade between India, the Middle East, and Europe.
Its rich history includes being a symbol of wealth and power, with pepper routes shaping exploration, commerce, and even the rise and fall of empires.
MYSTICISM
A Transitional Tingle
Spiritually, black pepper is believed to offer protection, grounding, and energetic strength, helping to dispel negativity and foster resilience.
Its warming, stimulating energy is often used to ignite motivation, clarity, and courage, especially during times of transition or stagnation.
PLANT MATERIAL UTILIZED
Peppercorn Berries
SKIN APPLICATION
Direct Application
Black Pepper essential oil (if and only if 100% pure and organic) can be used directly on the skin as a luxurious serum or spot treatment.
Dilution
Add a few drops to your moisturizer for an enhanced glow and added toning properties.
Mix in with a carrier oil such as olive or jojoba to your desired strength for a fantastic allover moisturizing oil.
SKIN BENEFITS
Stimulates Circulation
Promotes increased blood flow, enhancing skin vitality and a healthy glow.
Warming & Soothing
Provides gentle warmth that helps relax tense muscles and soothe stiffness in the skin and body.
Anti-Inflammatory
Contains compounds like beta-caryophyllene that help reduce inflammation, swelling, and irritation.
Toning
Can firm and tone the skin by encouraging healthy circulation and oxygenation.
VIOLET GLASS
Violet Glass
Ultimate preservation & potency.
Violet glass is a deep purple, almost black, glass that keeps bioactive compounds preserved for as long as possible.