Peppermint oil
Is a kind of medicinal essential oils extracted from the branches and leaves of mint, and oil peppermint multiply and the number of features and almost innumerable benefits and magical effects, it is known that peppermint oil enters the manufacture of toothpaste and mouthwashes and other uses that we will mention in this article.
How to get peppermint oil
- We cut the mint in the early morning, to obtain the largest amount of oil (menthol).
- Leave the leaves of the mint plant that we cut for 24- 48 hours at a temperature of 25-30 centigrade to dry the mint branches well.
- The process of steam distillation is carried out (for dry leaves for 40-45 minutes). If the leaves are green, they need steam distillation for three hours.
Benefits of peppermint oil for the face
For the oil of mint and many recipes and mixtures to get the beauty of the skin and its freshness and radiance, and benefits:
- Peppermint oil restores the skin to its natural health to be free of oils.
- Mint oil removes stains and impurities from the skin.
- Peppermint oil helps to lighten and whiten the skin.
- Peppermint oil relieves swelling under the eyes, preventing the appearance of dark circles.
- Works on acne treatment and prevents its appearance.
- Peppermint oil cleans the face, removes blemishes from the skin, and mint oil leaves an aromatic scent on the face all day long.
Peppermint oil mixtures for face
Facial mixtures can be made with peppermint oil. Mixing methods are natural and easy to prepare and use without effort. Here are some natural mixtures for healthy, youthful and magical skin that helps to treat the skin from all its problems.
- Mix the iced mint juice: Put the mint juice into the cubes of the ice and freeze, and massage the skin.
- Mix mint leaves and honey: Peel mint leaves well, add a tablespoon of honey and mix well and rub on the face, and leave for ten minutes, then wash the face with cold water.
- Mixture of mint leaves and lemon juice: Soak mint leaves in lemon juice for at least a quarter of an hour. They should be carefully applied to the skin. Avoid touching and entering the eyes. Leave for a quarter of an hour. Wash face with cold water.
- Fresh mint leaves contain a quantity of natural oils through which facial mixtures are made by leaves, and the remaining oils are retained and used to obtain the desired results through them.
- The peppermint oil can be directly applied to the face on the acne and pimples to get rid of them permanently.