Spearmint Essential Oil Steam Distilled 50ml

Cool, green and gently sweet, this spearmint essential oil has the bright lift of crushed mint leaves without the sharper chill of peppermint. Steam distilled from the flowering tops of Mentha spicata, it brings a clean herbal note to aromatherapy blends, diffuser rituals and unscented base products.

The green, mint-soft character

• The first impression is fresh and clear, like mint gathered between the fingers.
• Its sweetness sits close to the herbal edge, giving the scent a rounded, garden-green feel.
• Use it when you want a room to feel brighter, cleaner and more awake in mood.
• It blends naturally into simple home rituals, from a few diluted drops in a burner to a carefully measured addition in a carrier oil.
• Compared with peppermint, spearmint feels softer and less piercing, with a more leafy sweetness.

Mentha spicata, steam distilled

This oil comes from Mentha spicata, using the flowering tops of the plant. It is steam distilled, a traditional extraction method that carries the plant’s volatile aromatic compounds into an essential oil. This variety is noted for its 60% carvone content, the naturally occurring component closely associated with spearmint’s recognisable scent.

A herb with a long place in daily life

Spearmint has been valued around the Mediterranean and beyond as a culinary and aromatic herb, loved for its fresh scent as much as its flavour. In modern aromatherapy and home fragrance, spearmint essential oil is often chosen for its clean, green character, especially in blends that need a mint note without the bracing intensity of peppermint. It feels familiar rather than rare, the kind of scent that brings a simple sense of freshness to an everyday space.

Using it in your space

Add a small amount to a diffuser, oil burner or aromatherapy blend, following the guidance for your chosen method. For skin use, always dilute in a suitable carrier oil and patch test first. Avoid use around the eyes and mucous membranes.

Keep essential oils out of reach of children and pets. Seek professional guidance before using during pregnancy, while breastfeeding, with young children, or around animals, especially cats and dogs.

Size and details

• Volume: 50 ml.
• Product weight: 110 g.
• Botanical name: Mentha spicata.
• Plant part used: flowering tops.
• Extraction method: steam distillation.
• Country of origin: China.

A fresh choice for thoughtful gifting

A good gift for someone who enjoys natural home fragrance, aromatherapy blending or the small rituals of a well-kept space. Its clean mint character makes it easy to understand and easy to use with care.

Common questions

Is spearmint essential oil the same as peppermint essential oil?
No. Both are mint oils, but spearmint has a softer, sweeter green aroma, while peppermint is usually sharper and more intensely cooling.

Can I apply it directly to the skin?
No. Essential oils should be diluted in a suitable carrier oil before skin use, and a patch test is recommended.

Does it contain carvone?
Yes. This spearmint essential oil is a 60% carvone variety, which is closely linked to its distinctive spearmint aroma.