Known for its refreshing scent, peppermint is consumed as tea or used to flavour dishes. It has soothing and astringent properties and is used in skincare. Discover the benefits of peppermint hydrosol and its use in skin treatments.
What are the benefits of peppermint hydrosol?
Published on July 7, 2025, by Maylis, Chemical Engineer — 2 min of reading
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All you need to know about peppermint.
Mint is an herbaceous plant growing up to 80 cm tall. An aromatic plant, it is used in cooking to flavour drinks and dishes. There are several mint varieties, including:
Peppermint or Mentha piperita;
Spearmint or Mentha spicata;
Round-leaved mint, or Mentha suaveolens;
Pennyroyal mint, or Mentha pulegium.
Peppermint is rich in menthol and shows a darker colour compared with other mint varieties. This variety is used to prepare the hydrosol. It contains higher levels of volatile aromatic compounds.
The benefits of peppermint hydrosol.
Peppermint leaves are used to prepare the hydrosol, which is characterised by a slightly acidic pH. It retains all the plant’s properties:
Antibacterial properties: Thepeppermint hydrosol helps prevent blemish formation by inhibiting bacterial growth. It limits microbial proliferation.
Astringent and purifying properties: It purifies the skin and helps prevent comedones. It tightens pores and soothes irritation.
Toning properties: Peppermint hydrolat stimulates blood circulation. It helps restore radiance to the complexion and tone the skin.
Antioxidant properties: Rich in vitamin C, peppermint hydrosol restores radiance to the skin while fighting free radicals responsible for early skin ageing.
