Derm DMs: What to do with peppermint oil in skin care?

Tea and candy come to mind when you think of peppermint, but it's also a common ingredient found in beauty products. moisturizing lip balms в body gel and more. Aside from the sweet, addictive flavor, we were curious to see what other benefits spearmint provides. Essential oil can offer our beauty routine. upcoming, Dr. Joshua Zeichner, a NYC-based board certified dermatologist, explains why peppermint oil is used in beauty products and how to include it in your skin care routine. 

What are the cosmetic benefits of peppermint oil?

According to Dr. Zeichner, one of the main reasons peppermint oil is used in beauty products is due to its invigorating and invigorating scent. The ingredient can also be found in products that have soothing or cooling properties, as "there is evidence to suggest that Peppermint oil has antimicrobial properties," He says. 

What are the potential negative effects of using mint in your skincare routine?

“Depending on the formula you use, this can cause significant skin irritation,” says Dr. Zeichner. For example, you don't want to apply pure peppermint essential oil to your skin because it's too potent. 

If you are not sure how your skin will react to a product containing peppermint oil, test the patch before applying to the entire face or body. 

How to Incorporate Peppermint Oil Products into Your Daily Routine

Peppermint oil is a common ingredient in lip balms. One of our favorites is Kiehl's Fragrant Mint Lip Balm. In addition to refreshing mint, the formula contains squalane, aloe vera and vitamin E to hydrate and soothe dry, chapped lips. 

For daily body care, try Thayer's Mint Body Bar. This moisturizing and cleansing bar contains organic witch hazel, aloe vera and coconut oil to soothe and smooth the skin, while peppermint oil awakens the senses. 

Peppermint oil is also a popular ingredient in hair care products because it can help with an itchy, unbalanced scalp. You can find it in Briogeo Scalp Revival Charcoal + Peppermint Oil Cooling Jelly Conditioner.