Botanical Name: Mentha × piperita
Botanical Description: Peppermint is a hybrid perennial herb belonging to the Lamiaceae family, a cross between watermint (Mentha aquatica) and spearmint (Mentha spicata).
Cosmetic Benefits: Peppermint essential oil has cooling, soothing, and invigorating properties that make it beneficial for skincare. It helps refresh and revitalize the skin, reduce inflammation and redness, and promote circulation. Peppermint essential oil also has antimicrobial properties that can help cleanse and purify the skin, making it beneficial for acne-prone or oily skin types.