Spearmint
Highlight:Sweet, minty, gentle - the softer mint note for a bright, fresh atmosphere.
Spearmint (Mentha spicata) delivers a sweet, fresh, softly minty aroma - lighter and gentler than Peppermint, with a rounded, candy-sweet character. Steam-distilled from the leaves, this pure essential oil is a bright top-to-middle note that fills a space with a lively, fresh, uplifting mint atmosphere. A crowd-pleasing favorite for bright morning diffusion and fresh, sweet blending, Spearmint is the friendlier, mellower cousin of Peppermint.
Aromatic Profile
Scent: Sweet, fresh, softly minty
Note: Top to Middle
Strength: Medium
Benefits & Uses
Bright Morning Diffusion:Add 3-5 drops to your diffuser for a sweet, fresh, uplifting mint atmosphere.
Fresh Blending Note:A gentle sweet-mint accent that brightens citrus and herbal diffuser recipes.
Cool Fresh Atmosphere:A few drops give a space a clean, lively, fresh-mint feeling.
DIY Fresh Projects: A sweet mint note for room mists, body oils, and bright diffuser blends.
How to Use Spearmint
Diffusion: Add 3-5 drops to your diffuser for a sweet, fresh mint atmosphere.
Aromatic Inhalation: Inhale from the bottle or add 1-2 drops to a tissue for a fresh scent moment.
Body Massage: Dilute 2-3 drops in 1 teaspoon of carrier oil for a cool, fresh aromatic body experience.
Room & Linen Mist: Add 15-20 drops to 16 oz of water for a fresh, minty room mist.
Blends Well With
Spearmint's sweet, minty aroma pairs with Lemon, Lime, Grapefruit, Orange, Lavender, Rosemary, Basil, and Eucalyptus.
The Fresh Morning Blend: Spearmint + Lemon + Rosemary - three drops each.
Dilution Guidelines
Body/Massage: 2-3% dilution (12-18 drops per ounce of carrier oil)
Diffuser: 3-5 drops in a water-based diffuser
Room & Linen Mist: 15-20 drops per 16 oz water
Safety Information
Skin Sensitivity: May cause skin irritation in sensitive individuals. Always perform a patch test before first use.
Pregnancy & Nursing:Consult a healthcare provider before use during pregnancy or while nursing.
Children:Gentler than Peppermint, but use with care around young children and consult a healthcare provider.
Safe Use:Highly concentrated. Always dilute before topical use. Avoid contact with eyes and mucous membranes. Keep out of reach of children. Consult a healthcare provider if under medical care or taking medications. FOR EXTERNAL USE ONLY.
Product Details
Botanical Name:Mentha spicata
Plant Part: Leaves
Extraction Method: Steam distillation
Aroma: Sweet, fresh, softly minty
Note: Top to Middle
Strength: Medium
Shelf Life: 3-4 years when stored properly in a cool, dark place.