07/08/2026
Is there anything better than finding a new use for an old favorite? 🌿 Check out these 20 fresh tips for using Peppermint:
20 Fresh Uses for Peppermint Essential Oil
If you’re like most of us at Young Living, Peppermint essential oil is already one of your favorites. Whether you’re looking for a burst of fresh fragrance, an energizing early-morning diffuser blend, or a cooling addition to a foot rub at the end of the day, a few drops of Peppermint always seem to do the trick.
Here are 20 uses for Peppermint essential oil to try!
~ Chill out after a long day. Dilute 1 drop of Peppermint with 4 drops of V-6™ or another carrier oil; then rub on the temples, forehead, and back of the neck. Be careful to avoid your eyes! You’ll feel a soothing, cooling sensation, courtesy of the constituents menthol and menthyl acetate.
♡ YL tip: Can you put Peppermint oil directly on the skin? Peppermint is a “hot” oil, which means it creates a warming sensation on the skin when it’s applied undiluted. We recommend starting out using Peppermint diluted 1:4 with a carrier oil. If you want to use it undiluted, do a patch test of 1 drop to see how it feels on your skin. If you experience a reaction to the oil, dilute the oil with a 1:4 ratio of carrier oil and try another patch test.
~ Soothe sun-kissed skin. Cool skin after a day in the sun by adding a few drops each of Peppermint and Lavender to aloe vera gel.
~ Freshen carpets. Make a carpet powder with 1 cup of baking soda and 20-30 drops of essential oil. We love the purifying scent of Kunzea with Peppermint’s bright aroma.
~ Add Cool Azul™ to your cool-down. Peppermint is the main ingredient in the Cool Azul line of products! Massage tired muscles with Cool Azul Sports Gel after a tough workout.
~ Find your focus. Fill your office or study space with energizing aromas by diffusing this blend when it’s time to buckle down on a project.
~ Refresh while you rehydrate. Add a few drops of Peppermint to your water bottle for an extra refreshing zing. We recommend 1-2 drops for every 500ml or 2 cups of water.
~ Sweeten your breath. Put a drop of Peppermint Oil on your tongue to freshen your breath and get rid of any trace of those garlic-flavored kale chips you ate with lunch!
~ Find balance. Diffuse this grounding blend whenever your mind needs clarity, such as during moments of spiritual study or meditation.
~ Stimulate your scalp. Add 3 drops of Peppermint to your shampoo in the morning and massage into your scalp for 2 minutes for a brisk way to start the day.
~ Remix your favorite recipes. Use Peppermint to add a refreshing twist to a jug of lemonade.
~ Soak in the sweet aroma. Add 5 drops of Peppermint directly to bathwater and enjoy an invigorating soak. (Use with bath salts as oil floats and this could send a cooling sensation to the sensitive area(s) 😉)
~ Pre-Work Out Pick Me Up. Diffuse half an hour before working out for a natural motivating boost
~ Take it on the go. Pack Deep Relief™ Roll-On in your purse for some simple self-care on the go. Our pal Peppermint is the main ingredient and contributes to the cooling sensation!
~ Create a cooling rub. Mix a drop of Peppermint with a small amount of V-6 and rub it onto your skin for a cooling sensation and fresh fragrance.
~ Cool off on a hot day. When the temperature’s climbing and you feel like melted ice cream on a hot sidewalk, add two drops of Peppermint to a cold, damp washcloth. It’s perfect for the back of your neck, your forehead, or your chest.
~ Refresh musty rooms. Invite a fresh aroma into your home with a breezy diffuser blend.
~ Turn sweets into something special. Infuse your baked goods with a drop of Peppermint Oil. Try our delicious Guilt-Free Peppermint Brownies.
~ Freshen funky workout gear. Smelly gym bag or stinky shoes? Mix 2 ounces of water and 6 drops of Peppermint in a spray bottle to freshen it up!
~ Shake up your morning shower. Put 2 drops of Peppermint and 2 drops of Eucalyptus Radiata on a washcloth and put it on the shower floor just out of the direct stream of water. The steam will surround you with an invigorating aroma! 🙌
~ Breathe in the aroma straight from the bottle. Whatever less-than-amazing smells you’re faced with, just open your trusty bottle of Peppermint and take a deep breath. The chilly aroma will chase away almost any unpleasant scent. 🤗
