Can peppermint essential oil be used on the face? Learn about its history

The history of peppermint essential oil: Legend has it that the original name of peppermint comes from Greek mythology. Hades, the god of the underworld, fell in love with the beautiful nymph Menthe, and Hades' wife Persephone was very jealous. To make Hades forget Menthe, Persephone turned her into an inconspicuous little grass growing by the roadside, trampled by everyone. But after the strong and kind-hearted Menthe turned into grass, she still possessed a comfortable, cool and charming fragrance, and the more she was broken and trampled, the stronger it became. Although she had become a little grass, she was loved by more and more people. People called this grass mint (Mentha). Both the Romans and the Greeks loved the taste of mint. During festivals, they would even weave mint into garlands and wear them on their bodies. The Egyptians had a practice of using packages of mint along with anise and cumin as tax payments. Native Americans used mint to treat pneumonia. Mint has a very strong sterilizing and antibacterial effect; drinking it regularly can prevent viral colds and oral diseases and keep the breath fresh. Rinsing the mouth with mint tea can prevent bad breath. Steaming the face with mint tea mist also has the effect of shrinking pores. Applying tea-soaked leaves to the eyes feels cool and can relieve eye fatigue. It is said that mint also has the alias "eye grass" and can be used to treat eye diseases.

Can peppermint essential oil be used on the face

 No, it must be diluted, and it should not be used alone in a bath or applied all over the body, as it will make the whole body feel cold. Do not use it at night, as it easily changes sleep habits. It can promote menstruation and suppress lactation, so avoid using it during pregnancy and breastfeeding.