Essential Oil of Field Mint
Commonly known as: Mentha Arvensis Flower/Leaf/Stem Oil (I.N.C.I.), also known as Japanese Mint, Wild Mint, Eel Grass, and Ginger Mint.
Botanical name: Mentha arvensis.
Extraction process: Distillation by steam stripping.
Family: Lamiaceae.
Extracted part of the plant: Aerial parts.
Cultivation area, origin: Originating from the temperate regions of Europe and Central and Western Asia, to the east of the Himalayas and Siberia.
Blooming: From June to October.
Origin, provenance:
Phytochemical composition: Limonene, menthol, pulegone, myrcene, sabinene, neoisomenthol, menthyl acetate, octanol-3, piperitone, isopulegol, alpha-pinene, beta-pinene, neo-menthol, menthone, isomenthone, methyl acetate, linalool, piperitenone, carvone.
Sensory properties: Appearance: Clear liquid; Colour: Colourless to pale yellow; Odour: Fresh, mentholated.
Physical properties: Density: 0.890 - 0.910; Soluble in alcohol, fats and emulsions; Insoluble in water, hydrosols and aqueous gels; Maximum dilution of 2%.
Concerns: Tonic, refreshing, anti-inflammatory, purifying, anti-bacterial, decongestant.
Effect: All skin types, and especially sensitive skin, skin prone to redness and itching, and blemished skin.
Details
Applications
Haircare (shampoos); Hygiene (solid soaps, toothpastes, deodorants).
Method of Preservation
Essential oils are sensitive to UV radiation. That's why it's recommended to store them in an amber glass bottle, protected from air, heat and light.
Contraindications, Usage Precautions
The essential oil of field mint has a high content of ketones. This is why it is contraindicated for pregnant or breastfeeding women, children under 6 years old, individuals with asthma, epilepsy or allergies to any of the components. This essential oil can be allergenic and irritating to the skin, it should not be used undiluted and a patch test should always be performed in the crook of the elbow 24 hours before use.
Note : At room temperature, field mint essential oil can form crystals. However, this in no way alters its properties.