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Peppermint oil

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Peppermint oil

Topical peppermint oil brings a noticeable cooling sensation and a flushed, energized look to the skin by stimulating sensory nerve fibers. It suits most skin types well and is easily found in nourishing serums. When building a routine, simply apply it apart from your hyaluronic acid and tri-ceramide complex products.

Brain, 2004

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What to combine peppermint oil with

IngredientTogetherHow to use them
Hyaluronic acid Keep apart Use them at different times of day, applying hyaluronic acid first and peppermint oil later, because strong essential oils can irritate freshly hydrated skin. Peppermint oil and hyaluronic acid
Tri-ceramide complex Keep apart Use peppermint oil and tri-ceramide complex at different times of day, applying the ceramides first and the oil later, because strong oils can clash with skin repair ingredients. Peppermint oil and tri-ceramide complex

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Questions and answers

What does peppermint oil do for the skin?

Peppermint oil may cause skin irritation, cold sensations, and increased blood flow because it activates and sensitizes nerve fibers in the skin.

Brain, 2004

How do you use peppermint oil?

You can use peppermint oil by keeping it separate from hyaluronic acid and tri-ceramide complex, applying those partner ingredients first and the oil later at different times of day.

Should you use peppermint oil in the morning or at night?

You can use peppermint oil at either time of day, but when combining it with hyaluronic acid or a tri-ceramide complex, you should use those hydrating and repair ingredients at one time of day and apply the peppermint oil at a different time.

Can you use peppermint oil every day?

You can use peppermint oil every day, but it may cause skin irritation or increased sensitivity since strong essential oils activate sensory fibers.

Brain, 2004

Does peppermint oil cause purging or irritation?

Yes, peppermint oil may cause irritation because strong essential oils can trigger sensory reactions in the skin. It is unlikely to cause true purging.

Brain, 2004

Which skin types is peppermint oil best for?

Peppermint oil is best for oily and acne-prone skin types because it helps reduce excess oil and calm irritation. Popular products featuring it include Lush Mask of Magnaminty and Origins Peace of Mind On-the-Spot Relief.

Can you use peppermint oil with hyaluronic acid?

You should keep peppermint oil and hyaluronic acid apart by using them at different times of day. Apply hyaluronic acid first and peppermint oil later, because strong essential oils can irritate freshly hydrated skin.

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Behind this ingredient guide

Lovi checks every ingredient with brand-independent rules our dermatologists and cosmetic chemists build and review, and personalizes every pick with AI trained on the real results of millions of users. Lovi trains its fit score models on a proprietary dataset built from more than 10,000 expert-labeled products and more than 100,000 simulated examples, following an internally consistent methodology presented at Cosmoprof, AMWC, and Skin of Color Update.

  • Nadia Kapleva, MS

    Nadia Kapleva, MS

    Co-founder, Medical Director

    Cosmetic chemist, cosmetologist, aesthetic products developer

  • Alexey Shagraev, PhD

    Alexey Shagraev, PhD

    Co-founder, CEO and CTO

    PhD in computer science, 3x US patent holder, ex-Google, ex-Yandex

  • Dr. Sofía Perea Pérez, MD, MSc

    Dr. Sofía Perea Pérez, MD, MSc

    Medical Board

    Aesthetic medicine practitioner, MSc in Longevity and Anti-Aging Medicine

  • Aishani Shah, MD

    Aishani Shah, MD

    Medical Board

    Specialist dermatologist, MBBS, MD, IFAAD

  • Asya Zubkova, MS

    Asya Zubkova, MS

    Medical Board

    Cosmetic chemist, SCS, IFSCC member

  • Hanna Kurets, MD

    Hanna Kurets, MD

    Medical Board, Medical Advisor

    Dermatology MD

  • Elina Nazarenko, MD

    Elina Nazarenko, MD

    Medical Board

    Dermatology and diagnostic consultant

  • Victoria Derkova, MS

    Victoria Derkova, MS

    Medical Board

    Cosmetic chemist, cosmetic development technologist

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