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Peppermint Oil

Mentha Piperita Oil


2Low-moderate risk. Fine for most, occasionally a problem for very acne-prone skin.

Menthol provides cooling but is irritating at higher concentrations.

What it does


fragrancecooling

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The rating is graded moderate. Reasonably supported, but from fewer or less direct sources than the best-established ratings.

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Essential oil, representative
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