What it is
Both Peppermint Oil and Peppermint Extract are derived from the Peppermint (Mentha Piperita) plant.
What it does
Peppermint is used in lip plumping product to make lips become bigger. It works by irritating lips, thus causing them to swell.
In addition, it also has anti-microbial properties.
Side effects
Peppermint is a counter-irritant: it means that it causes local inflammation to relieve inflammation in the deeper tissues. More simply put, you’re just substituting a type of inflammation for another. Still, no type of inflammation is good for skin, so use Peppermint in moderation.
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I love peppermint. Especially in the lotion I use for my feet. I have very dry skin on my feet and the lotion I have (from The Body Shop) works wonders
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Anna, I love TBS lotions, they have some great ones. I’m glad this one works so well for your dry feet.
Same here! This is why I love toothpaste with peppermint — always gives my lips a nice flush.
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Mary, I love toothpaste with peppermint too.
I love using peppermint essential oil in my homemade lotions, it’s has great astringent properties.
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Victoria, I didn’t know it had astringent properties, thanks for sharing.