Did you know that peppermint herb was first cultivated during the late 17th century in England? Dried peppermint leaves were found in Egyptian pyramids dating as far back as 1000 b.c. Since it is used to cool the body and ease inflamed tissues it would make sense that is has been used for centuries to relieve menstrual cramps, colic, and gas while also containing infection fighting qualities.
Use as a refreshing spritz as desired and during the hydration stages of your routine. This can also be used on neck and body. So, refreshing! This hydrosol may be used as a substitute for water in formulations. Can be used in conjunction with creams and lotions and in dry or wet clay recipes.
This product comes with a spritzer. Keep refrigerated.
Botanical Name: Mentha piperita, Organic Organic: Yes Country of Origin: USA Process of Distillation: Steam distilled Solubility: Water soluble
Shelf Life and Storage Information for Our Products and Ingredients
Finished Products - generally don't need to be refrigerated as they are preserved, but you can refrigerate them to extend their shelf life. The shelf life for most products is 9-12 months. Vitamin C Serum(s) and VitaResurface products should continually be refrigerated to extend their shelf life. Sample Sizes - do have a shorter shelf life (generally 3-6 months), and items in jars can dry up quicker than this if the lid is not tightened well enough (Vitamin C Serums - use within 90 days).
Please keep your products out of humidity, heat, direct light and in a dark cabinet when possible:
Exfoliating Acid - products have a shelf life of 9-12 months. The only things we don't suggest refrigerating are the Mandelic Acid Serums or Salicylic Acid Serums, as they can crystallize in the refrigerator. If this happens, you can set the product into a hot water bath to see if the crystals will dissolve.
Additional Items That Require Refrigeration and/or Kept in the Dark:
Hydrosols and Distillates - remove 1 ounce of hydrosol and add it into a separate,sterilized spray bottle and spritzer. Keep the larger bottle in the refrigerator. Carrier and Exotic Oils - generally, you can refrigerate all carrier oils, although some very rich oils will solidify. This is fine. All you have to do is take it out, warm it up at room temperature and it should liquefy. If not, set the bottle in a hot water bath and occasionally shake the bottle, which will hopefully turn into a liquid. There are some oils with a super long shelf life, like Coconut Cream and Jojoba Oil.
Refrigeration is not necessary, but it surely won't hurt:
Essential Oils - essential oils are best stored in a cool, dark place. Co2 Extracts - these should continually be refrigerated. Butters - we suggest refrigerating our "skincare" butters. You can remove what you need and keep the rest in the fridge. Clays - keep in a dry, dark place. Shelf life is at least 2 years. Herbs - all herbs (whole or ground) should be kept in a dark, cool and dry location. Herbal (liquid) Extracts - these are created using alcohol. The alcohol pulls the constituents (properties) from each herbs - root, trunk, leaves, and flowers. They have a shelf life of 3-5 years. They can be kept in the refrigerator or a dark place. Other Raw Ingredients - i.e., Sodium PCA, Honeyquat, Oat Beta Glucan, etc. will all have a different shelf life.
Being new to GOW and Hydrosols in general, I wanted to try the Peppermint Leaf Hydrosol. Working from home and in Zoom meetings all day, sometimes I need a pick me up. After using this for a week now, the bottle stays on my desk. Just before each Zoom meeting, I spritz my face and I'm ready! Scent is light and it gives my face and spirit a glow. It is really nice to have by my side.
So glad you are loving this hydrosol! Thank you :)
