Peppermint: December Oil of the Month

Introducing our oil of the month:

Peppermint

As you now know, in this segment, we will be featuring one essential oil on the first Wednesday of every month. We will be giving you fun, educational information about the benefits of the featured oil, how to diffuse the oil, diffuser blends, how to infuse it where applicable, recipes for food and fun bath and body products you can DIY all month long! Never miss a tip or trick by following us on instagram.

This month the oil we are featuring is Peppermint which has many great benefits.

Benefits:

• Cools fatigued muscles after physical activity

• Produces a focused environment when diffused

• Provides a refreshing experience when mixed with your favorite shampoo or when applied to skin after a warm day in the sun

• Creates an invigorating and refreshing experience when inhale

​Uses:

• Diffuse Peppermint while working or around kids while doing their homework for an environment that is focused and energized.

• Add Peppermint to hot bathwater and enjoy the revitalizing scent and soothing aromatic steam.

• Inhale or apply it to your chest before and during a tough workout for a stimulating scent.

• Apply it topically to fatigued areas following physical activity for a cooling sensation.

Soothes an occasional upset stomach & promotes a healthy digestive system

Environment to Diffuse:

• Put focus first in study areas with this crisp, cool aroma.

• Wake up shared family spaces first thing in the morning by infusing them with this icy scent.

• Refresh your cool down space after a vigorous workout with its chilling fragrance.

Diffuser Blends:

Candy Cane Blend:

• 4 drops Stress Away™ essential oil blend

• 3 drops Christmas Spirit™ essential oil

• 3 drops Peppermint essential oil

Pick-Me-Up Blend:

• 4 drops Peppermint essential oil

• 6 drops Orange essential oil

Other Uses:

• Use as bug repellent around windows & doors

• Relieve tension by massaging into neck & shoulders

• Use as cold water compress when feeling overheated

Incorporating It Regularly:

• Use Peppermint Body Butter to moisturize skin while gaining the benefits

• Use Peppermint Sugar or Coffee Scrub to exfoliate and invigorate skin

• Add to water with orange essential oil to be refreshed and energized

• When soaking in the tub, drop in a peppermint bath bomb to promote healthy respiratory and soothe muscles

How to Wear:

Now that you know your stuff, let us tell you how to wear your oil too! Did you know we create a hand-crafted line of leather, lava, and oil bundles in jewelry every single month?! YES! And you get two pieces each month which retail at up to $50, with a sample of the featured oil (and all it's fun benefits) all tied up in a cute stamped bag delivered to your door. It's only $15.95 each month. We'd love for you to be apart of the club.

Ready to subscribe to the club?

Now that you have a foundation for diffusing Peppermint essential oil, we want to encourage you to check out our entire collection of leather and oils. Most pieces come in over 20 different colors. We hand-craft jewelry right here at JPF that diffuse essential oils while being worn. Now that you know how many great benefits Peppermint has, you understand how awesome it would be to wear around all the time.

Happy Oiling,

Mackenzie Byrd

References: Youngliving.com, organicfacts.net, "Using Essential Oils: A Beginners Guide" by ShareOils

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