Peppermint Essential Oil MEGA Resource LIST
Crisp and cool like a breath of fresh air… that is Peppermint. This oil is incredibly versatile and one that we always want to have on hand. Support for tension, focus, digestion, airways, soothing the skin - there is much Peppermint can do for us! And these roller blends will bring the fresh invigorating feelings of peppermint into your everyday life.
Resource #1:
ROLLER BLENDS WITH PEPPERMINT
Note: all recipes are for a 10mL roller bottle. We recommend Young Living's V-6 Carrier Oil Complex, but you can also use alternative carrier oils/fatty oils like organic jojoba oil or fractionated coconut oil.
FEATURED BLENDS:
Calm & Collected Roller
for attention & focus
* 15 drops each Peppermint, Vetiver, Cedarwood
* Optional: 10 drops GeneYus
* Fill with V-6 carrier or carrier oil of choice
Post-Workout
for soothing sore muscles
* 20 drops Peppermint, Copaiba, Idaho Balsam Fir
* 2 droppersful CBD (optional)
* Fill with V-6 carrier or carrier oil of choice
Belly Ease
for digestive support
* 15 drops each Peppermint, Lemon, DiGize
* Fill with V-6 carrier or carrier oil of choice.
Happy Noses
for opening the airways
* 15 drops Peppermint, Raven, Lemon, Eucalyptus (any variety)
* Fill with V-6 carrier or carrier oil of choice
Rise & Shine
for energy & vitality
* 20 drops Peppermint, Orange
* 15 drops En-R-Gee
* Fill with V-6 carrier or carrier oil of choice
Seasons Change Roller
for respiratory support
* 10-20 drops each Lavender, Lemon, Peppermint, Tea Tree, Copaiba
* Fill with V-6 carrier or carrier oil of choice
Head On Roller
for head and neck tension
* 20 drops Peppermint, Copaiba, Lavender
* 10 drops Frankincense
* Fill with V-6 carrier or carrier oil of choice
Herb Garden
a lovely perfume blend
* 20 drops Lavender Grapefruit, Orange
* 15 drops Rosemary, Peppermint
* Fill with V-6 carrier or carrier oil of choice
Keep Calm
for calming & soothing tense areas at night
* 20 drops Lavender, Frankincense, Idaho Balsam Fir
* 15 drops Peppermint
* Optional: dried rosebuds, dried lavender
After Sun Roller
for when skin gets a little too much sun
* 15 drops each Lavender, Peppermint, Tea Tree
* Fill with V-6 carrier or carrier oil of choice
* Note: This also makes a great spray so that skin doesn't need to be touched.
Resource #2:
COOKING & BAKING WITH PEPPERMINT
Peppermint makes a delicious addition to our favorite cooking and baking recipes!
USES FOR PEPPERMINT VITALITY:
* Add a drop to water to enhance the digestive process.
* Add as refreshing flavoring to tea or food.
* Press to the roof of the mouth to open and soothe the sinuses.
* Take in a capsule with lemon and lavender for seasonal discomfort.
* Use Peppermint Vitality to add a refreshing twist to a pitcher of lemonade.
* Add a drop or two to a mug of hot tea to help with gastrointestinal discomfort. Peppermint Vitality can support normal digestion and reduce feelings of discomfort after large meals.
* Add a drop to Echinacea tea when feeling stuffy.
* Add a few drops of Peppermint Vitality to sugar cookie dough for a fresh twist.
FOOD & BEVERAGE RECIPES:
Peppermint Brownies
This might be the simplest essential oil recipe ever... Just add 4-5 drops of Peppermint Vitality Essential Oil to your mix (or from scratch recipe) after you add the wet ingredients and bake as directed.
Once cooled, use your favorite holiday cookie cutters to create fun shapes. Optional to top with a layer of chocolate frosting (with or without a few drops of Peppermint Vitality) or powdered sugar or crushed peppermint candy canes!
These are fun to make for parties, neighbors or just because!
Healthier Peppermint Brownies
1 cup oats
⅓ cup cacao powder
½ teaspoon baking soda
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ cup honey
2 large eggs, room temperature
3 tablespoons coconut oil, melted
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 drops Peppermint Vitality
¼ cup plus 2 tablespoons dark chocolate chips for mixing and topping
1. Place eggs on the counter and allow them to reach room temperature.
2. Preheat oven to 350° F.
3. Line an 8×8-inch baking dish with parchment paper. If you are having troubles getting the paper to stick in place, lightly grease the pan and set the parchment on top.
4. In a food processor or blender, add oats, cacao powder, baking soda, and salt. Blend until the oats turn into a fine flour-like texture.
5. In a separate dish, melt coconut oil in the microwave or on the stove. Allow to cool but not harden.
6. Add room-temperature eggs, honey, coconut oil, vanilla extract, and Peppermint Vitality to the food processor and process until everything is well combined. Use a rubber spatula to scrape down the edges in between pulsing, if needed. You will be left with a thick batter.
7. Once all of the ingredients are fully incorporated, add ¼ cup chocolate chips or more if you enjoy a stronger chocolate flavor. Stir into the batter.
8. Pour the batter into the prepared dish, then use the spatula to smooth the batter evenly into the pan.
9. Top with extra chocolate chips.
10. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until the edges of the brownies look cooked through and a toothpick comes out clean when inserted in the center.
11. Let the brownies cool, then cut and serve.
* Tip: Experiment with other Vitality oils. Cinnamon Bark, Nutmeg, or Orange would all be tasty flavor options.
Peppermint Mocha
2 cups strongly brewed coffee or espresso
2 cups milk of your choice
¼ cup cacao powder (you can also use 2T cocoa powder + 3 oz dark chocolate chopped)
4 tablespoons maple syrup or raw honey
3-4 drops Peppermint Vitality
1. Pour milk into a small saucepan and place over medium heat.
2. Whisk in the cacao powder (or whatever chocolate you're using) and the maple syrup.
3. Bring to a simmer, reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer uncovered for 5-10 minutes, whisking as needed until smooth.
4. Remove from the heat and when slightly cooled add 2 drops of Peppermint Vitality (the flavor is bold, so start with 2 drops and add more if you want!)
5. Place the peppermint cocoa mixture and the coffee in a Vitamix or other high-powered blender (or use a handheld frother), and blend on medium speed for 30 seconds until frothy.
6. Divide into 4 mugs, top with whipped cream, marshmallows, or both!
Peppermint Hot Cocoa
4 cups milk of your choice
8 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
1 tsp vanilla extract
4 tsp honey, or more to taste
2 drops Peppermint Vitality essential oil
1. Heat all ingredients, except the oils, in a pot over the stove, until just hot. Don't boil.
2. Remove from heat, add the essential oils and stir to combine.
3. Serve in your most festive mugs and top with whipped cream, marshmallows, a candy cane, or all of the above!
Mint Mocha Protein Smoothie
- A large handful of organic spinach or kale
- A handful of organic blueberries
1/2 a frozen banana
1/4 - 1/2 an organic avocado
1 T raw cacao powder
1 scoop Pure Protein Complete in chocolate
1-2 drops Peppermint Vitality
Almond milk or milk of choice to desired consistency
1. Place all ingredients in a blender in the order listed and blend well
2. Pour into a glass and serve with a glass or stainless steel straw.
Morning Mocha Smoothie
1 scoop Pure Protein Complete in chocolate
8 oz. cold brew coffee
½ cup whole milk or almond milk
2 drops Peppermint Vitality
Ice
1. Place all ingredients in a blender in the order listed and blend well
2. Pour into a glass and serve with a glass or stainless steel straw.
Resource #3:
DIYs WITH PEPPERMINT
Add this uplifting oil to your routines with these simple DIYs.
SELF-CARE DIYs:
Under The Mistletoe Breath Spray
10mL glass spray bottle
3 drops Peppermint Vitality essential oil
2 drops Spearmint Vitality essential oil
1 tsp Thieves Mouthwash, (optional)
Filtered water
1. Add all ingredients into a spray bottle and shake well.
2. Spritz into your mouth as desired.
Perfect to pack in your purse, backpack or even stash in your car, this simple breath spray will have your breath feeling fresh whenever you need it.
Candy Cane Lip Scrub
5 drops Peppermint essential oil
5 drops Vanilla oleoresin
1/4 Cup White Sugar
1/4 Cup Coconut Oil*
1. Combine essential oils and coconut oil, then add in sugar.
2. Apply nightly to lips in a circular motion.
3. Wipe off with a dry towel.
4. Store in a glass jar.
*To make this extra special and creamy, whip the coconut oil in a stand mixer or handheld mixer until it is fluffy!
Rosemary Mint Hair Mask
¼ cup avocado oil
10 drops Rosemary
5 drops Peppermint
Optional: 5 drops Cedarwood (great for growth)
1. Mix well and apply on hair starting at the ends. 2. Let sit for up to 10 minutes
3. Shampoo and condition as normal.
DIY After Sun Spray
4oz spray bottle
15 drops Peppermint, Lavender, Frankincense
10 drops Tea Tree (optional)
Fractionated coconut oil
Spray onto tender skin after spending time in the sun.
Rosemary Peppermint Foot Scrub
2 Tbsp Organic Sugar
1 Tbsp Olive Oil
2 Tbsp of Honey
1 tsp Lemon Juice
3 drops Rosemary
2 drops Peppermint
1. Mix ingredients well then rub onto feet. Wrap feet with warm damp towels and let sit for 5 minutes.
2. After 5 minutes remove the towel and wipe off the scrub.
3. Follow with moisturizer if desired.
DIY Dry Shampoo
Did you know that washing your hair too often can leave hair prone to dryness and breakage? Keep your locks looking lustrous and lifted while you extend time between washes by applying a dry shampoo.
¼ cup cornstarch
1 tablespoon baking soda
2 drops Cedarwood essential oil
2 drops Rosemary essential oil
1 drop Peppermint essential oil
*2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder for dark hair only (add 1T at a time until desired color is achieved)
* Up to 2 tablespoons hibiscus powder for red tones (add 1T at a time until desired color is achieved)
1. Combine all ingredients. Put in a container of your choice, such as an empty salt shaker or baby powder bottle.
2. Sprinkle on roots of hair and massage into scalp. Or apply with a makeup brush.
3. Leave for 2–3 minutes to absorb hair's natural oils.
4. Brush through hair and style as desired.
Herbal Oatmeal Bath Soak
This Herbal-Oatmeal Bath Soak is simple, inexpensive, and packed with amazing skin benefits. Oats help soothe and repair dry, itchy, and irritated skin, making them a staple in many all-natural beauty products
1 cup epsom salt
1 cup quick oats
1/2 cup baking soda
5 drops Peppermint essential oil
10 drops Frankincense essential oil
15 drops Lavender essential oil
1. Grind oats in a food processor or coffee grinder into a fine flour-like texture, then mix all ingredients in a bowl until oils are evenly distributed.
2. Store in a glass jar and use about 1 cup of mixture per bath.
3. Create a pouch for your mixture using a sock or pantyhose to reduce floating oatmeal flakes in your bath.
DIY Lotion Bar
Give your skin some much-deserved love! This DIY lotion bar uses the warmth of your body to melt natural emollients and essential oils into the skin to smooth, moisturize and hydrate dry hands, heels, elbows, and more.
½ cup extra-virgin coconut oil
½ cup beeswax
¼ cup shea butter
¼ cup cocoa butter
10 drops each Lavender, Peppermint essential oils OR 20-25 drops oil(s) of choice
* Optional: dried lavender buds and lemon zest for exfoliation
Materials: 16-ounce measuring cup, Medium-sized saucepan, Silicone molds or muffin tin
1. Combine coconut oil, beeswax, shea butter, and cocoa butter in a 16-ounce glass measuring cup.
2. Place in a pot with water that rises halfway up the measuring cup.
3. Bring water to a boil, stirring frequently until ingredients are completely melted, then remove measuring cup from the pot.
4. Add dried lavender and lemon zest, if desired. Add essential oils and stir until completely combined.
5. Immediately pour into molds and let sit overnight to cool. 6. Once cooled, remove the lotion from the molds. Store in a cool, dry place.
DIY Massage Oil
4oz pump bottle
20 drops Peppermint essential oil
10 drops Copaiba essential oil
10 drops Cypress essential oil
Carrier of choice
Use this for tired legs, feet or other muscles as needed.
HOUSEHOLD DIYs:
DIY Laundry Scent Booster
To a large glass jar with airtight lid, add:
1 1/2 cup epsom salt
1/2 cup baking soda
30 drops Peppermint (or mix Peppermint and Eucalyptus)
Whisk together until all ingredients are well combined.
To use: add 1-2 Tbl into the washer before adding any laundry. Add laundry and the normal amount of laundry detergent.
Mattress & Upholstery Spray
16oz glass spray bottle
1-2 tsp Thieves Household Cleaner
20 drops each Peppermint, Lavender, Eucalyptus Radiata, Tea Tree
Filtered water
Use when you change the sheets or anytime a surface needs a little freshening:
Freshen Up Thieves Cleaner
16oz glass spray bottle
1-2 capfuls Thieves Household Cleaner
10 drops each Eucalyptus Radiata, Rosemary
20 drops Peppermint
Filtered water
Use to clean any solid surfaces in your home.
Carpet Purifying Powder
Give your carpets and rugs a daily refresh before vacuuming with this simple DIY.
4 oz glass jar
1 cup baking soda
½ cup fine sea salt
10 drops each Peppermint, Lemon essential oils
1. Add baking soda and salt to a jar, and mix well.
2. Add essential oils, stir, then place top on the jar to cover and shake well.
3. Sprinkle onto carpets and let sit 10-15 minutes before vacuuming.
*Tip: use a jar lid with small holes to easily sprinkle powder through holes.
DIY Commode Spray
Stop bathroom odors before they get embarrassing with this DIY.
8 ounce glass spray bottle
4 teaspoons vegetable glycerin
6 teaspoons rubbing alcohol
Approximately 6 ounces distilled
2 teaspoons Thieves Household Cleaner
30-40 drops each Peppermint, Eucalyptus Radiata essential oils OR oil(s) of choice
1. Combine essential oils and vegetable glycerin in spray bottle.
2. Add rubbing alcohol and Thieves Household Cleaner and mix well.
3. Fill to the top with distilled water.
4. Shake well until thoroughly combined.
5. Store on the back of the commode/toilet for easy use.
To use: Shake well, then spray 3-6 times into the toilet bowl before use. Flush as usual.
DIY Scented Sachets
½ cup uncooked rice
¼ cup Epsom salt
1 cup dried lavender buds (optional)
*Muslin cotton drawstring pouches (approximately 5 inches long by 4 inches wide, or use an old sock, fabric scraps, etc.)
40 drops total essential oil(s) of choice: Lavender, Peppermint, Eucalyptus, Lemon
1. In a medium bowl, mix rice, Epsom salt, flower buds, and essential oil to thoroughly scent the mixture.
2. Spoon mixture into your pouch.
3. Place anywhere you want to add a fresh lavender scent.
*Refresh your pouch every 2-3 weeks by opening it up and adding more drops of essential oil.
Resource #4:
PEPPERMINT DIFFUSER BLENDS
Seasons Change
3 Peppermint + 3 Lemon + 3 Lavender + 3 Tea Tree
Sugar Cookie
4 drops Peppermint + 5 drops Stress Away
Tension Melter
3 drops Peppermint + 4 drops Lavender + 3 drops Frankincense
Joyful Morning
4 drops Peppermint + 4 drops Joy
Ocean Breeze
4 drops Peppermint, 3 drops each Lime, Lavender
Aveda
4 drops Rosemary + 3 drops Peppermint, Lemon + 2 drops Eucalyptus Radiata
Tis the Season
5 drops Christmas Spirit + 4 drops Peppermint + 3 drops Orange
Deep Breath
4 drops each Peppermint, Raven or R.C., Lemon
Herb Garden
4 drops Rosemary + 3 drops each Lavender, Peppermint + 2 drops Thyme
Summer Days
4 drops Peppermint + 3 drops Lemon Verbena or Lemon Myrtle + 2 drops each Grapefruit, Bergamot
Crisp & Cool
4 drops each Peppermint, Lavender + 3 drops Jade Lemon
⚠️ Important: The resources gathered above are provided as information and inspiration. Use care and when choosing and using essential oils or other ingredients.
