Now Wintergreen Essential Oil is a warm and sweet essential oil with stimulating, refreshing and uplifting properties.
Steam distilled from the leaves of Wintergreen
Specific Gravity: 1.176-1.182
Refractive Index: 1.535-1.538
For aromatherapy use. For all other uses, carefully dilute with a carrier oil such as jojoba, grapeseed, olive, or almond oil prior to use. Please consult an essential oil book or other professional reference source for suggested dilution ratios.
Mixes well with Eucalyptus, Lemon, Peppermint & Tangerine
Contains methyl salicylate. Avoid contact with skin and eyes. If swallowed, give water and call physician immediately. In case of contact with eyes or skin, flush thoroughly with water. For eyes, get medical attention. Keep out of reach of children. If pregnant or lactating, consult your healthcare practitioner before using. Not for internal use. May be harmful or fatal if swallowed.
NOTE: The bottle for this highly concentrated oil comes with a childproof safety cap.
Natural essential oils are highly concentrated and should be used with care.
Wintergreen Essential Oil is a single-ingredient oil, and its best known natural constituent is methyl salicylate. That is why the aroma feels sweet, minty and cooling, with a stronger candy-like note than peppermint usually gives.
There are no added oils changing the scent profile, so what you are buying is that recognisable wintergreen character. It is usually chosen for blends that need a crisp mint note with a little sweetness behind it.
What is the main ingredient in Wintergreen Essential Oil?
The oil is pure wintergreen, and wintergreen naturally contains methyl salicylate. That is the key compound behind its familiar sweet, cooling scent.
Why is Wintergreen Essential Oil used so carefully?
Wintergreen is a very strong oil and the safety notes on the label matter. It is one to use with care and proper dilution, not casually or in large amounts.
Does Wintergreen Essential Oil smell like peppermint?
It is minty, but sweeter and rounder than peppermint. If you want a candy-like mint note rather than a piercing mint hit, wintergreen usually feels closer to that.