
SPEARMINT ESSENTIAL OIL
Botanical Name: Mentha veridis
Botanical Family: Lamiaceae
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OVERVIEW
Sweet Minty Mint
Spearmint essential oil is a fresh, sweet, and minty oil steam-distilled from the leaves of the Mentha spicata plant, known for its gentle, uplifting, and clarifying properties.
Rich in carvone and limonene, it soothes the skin, supports mental focus, and offers antimicrobial and cooling benefits without the intensity of peppermint.
APPEARANCE
Appearance In Nature
Spearmint grows as a low, bushy herb with vibrant green, serrated leaves and slender spikes of delicate purple or pink flowers that rise above the foliage.
Appearance In The Bottle (Post Extraction)
Thin, translucent liquid.
AROMA
Fresh Cut Mint
Spearmint essential oil has a fresh, sweet, and gently minty aroma with soft herbal undertones that evoke feelings of clarity, lightness, and soothing refreshment.
CONSISTENCY
Light
A light lux consistency.
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN
India
CULTIVATION
Hearty Growing
Spearmint thrives in cool, temperate climates and spreads vigorously through underground rhizomes, making it a hardy, fast-growing plant that often requires careful management to prevent overgrowth.
EXTRACTION METHOD
Steam Distillation
Find more information on botanical extraction methods HERE.
LORE
An Aromatic Throughout The Ages
Spearmint has been used since ancient times by the Greeks, Romans, and Egyptians for its medicinal, culinary, and aromatic properties, often symbolizing hospitality and vitality.
Its name derives from the pointed, spear-shaped leaves, and throughout history, it has been cherished for aiding digestion, refreshing the mind, and being a staple in traditional herbal remedies.
MYSTICISM
Clearing The Fogs of Fate
Spiritually, spearmint is associated with clarity, renewal, and uplifting energy, often used to clear mental fog, refresh the spirit, and invite positive vibrations.
Its gentle yet invigorating essence is believed to promote clear communication, emotional balance, and the release of stagnant or negative energy.
PLANT MATERIAL UTILIZED
Leaves
SKIN APPLICATION
Direct Application
Spearmint essential oil (if and only if 100% pure and organic) can be used directly on the skin as a brightening 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
Cooling & Soothing
Provides a gentle cooling sensation that helps calm skin irritation, itching, and redness.
Balancing
Helps regulate oil production, making it beneficial for oily, acne-prone, or combination skin types.
Detoxifying
Supports the removal of toxins from the skin, promoting a clearer and more refreshed complexion.
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.