dōTERRA Spearmint Essential Oil - 15ml
dōTERRA Spearmint Essential Oil - 15ml
Spearmint comes from Mentha spicata, a perennial mint that doTERRA steam distils for its leaves. It's a close relative of Peppermint but a noticeably different oil, with far less of the sharp menthol that Peppermint is known for.
The aroma is sweet, minty and fresh, softer and rounder than Peppermint's cooler, sharper edge. It reads as an easier, more everyday mint rather than an intense one, which is why plenty of people who find Peppermint too sharp reach for this instead.
A few drops in a diffuser bring a light, minty freshness to a room, and it blends easily with citrus oils for something brighter or with a floral for a softer, more rounded scent. Diluted into a carrier oil, it's also gentle enough for a simple hand or foot routine.
Why people choose it
- A sweet, minty, fresh aroma that's softer than Peppermint
- Steam distilled from the leaves of Mentha spicata, a close relative of Peppermint
- Noticeably milder, with far less of Peppermint's sharp, cooling edge
- Blends easily with citrus for brightness or florals for a softer, rounder scent
- Gentle enough for a simple hand or foot routine once diluted
How it smells
Sweet, minty and fresh, softer and rounder than Peppermint, without the sharp, cooling edge.
How to use it
- In a diffuser
- Three to four drops in a diffuser, alone or blended with a citrus or floral oil for an easy, everyday scent.
- On skin
- Dilute with a carrier oil before applying to the wrists or back of the neck as part of a blend.
- Dilution
- One drop of Spearmint to four drops of fractionated coconut oil for topical use.
- Worth knowing
- It's milder than Peppermint, so it works well for anyone who finds that oil a little too sharp or cooling.
Details
- Botanical name
- Mentha spicata
- Plant part
- Leaves
- Extraction
- Steam distillation
- Key compounds
- Carvone, Limonene
- Size
- 15 ml
Safety
Possible skin sensitivity. Keep out of reach of children. If you are pregnant, nursing or under a doctor's care, speak to your practitioner before use. Avoid contact with eyes, inner ears and sensitive areas. Dilute with a carrier oil for topical use.
This information is for general use and is not medical advice. If you have a health condition, are pregnant or nursing, speak to your GP, midwife or pharmacist.
Blends well with
Common questions
How is Spearmint different from Peppermint?
They're closely related mints, but Spearmint has a much milder, sweeter profile with far less of the sharp menthol that makes Peppermint so cooling.
What does Spearmint smell like?
Sweet, minty and fresh, softer and rounder than Peppermint rather than sharp or cooling.
Is it gentle enough for sensitive skin?
Once diluted with a carrier oil, most people find it kinder to sensitive skin than Peppermint, though we'd still suggest a patch test first.
What does it blend well with?
Citrus oils like Lemon or Wild Orange brighten it, while a floral such as Lavender softens it further.
How strong is the aroma in a diffuser?
Noticeable but gentle — three to four drops is usually enough for a light, fresh mint scent through a room.