Okay, now we have identified peppermint oil. But the problem arises again: the price and quality of peppermint oil on the market vary greatly, how can one choose without falling into pitfalls?

At this point, the perspective of our chemical raw material suppliers comes in handy. You don’t need to become an expert, but you can learn to look at a few key points, just like you would look at a food ingredient list.

The most important – “GC-MS report”
This word sounds high-tech, but in fact it is just an “ingredient identification certificate”. Just like how you look at the protein content of milk powder, this report will clearly tell you what percentage of menthol is in this bottle of peppermint oil, whether it has reached the desired 40%, and what other ingredients are and how much. Reliable suppliers can provide this. If not, then you need to be careful.

Ask if it’s “natural” or “one-on-one”
•Natural peppermint essential oil: Like a whole onion, it is directly extracted from the mint plant, retaining all natural ingredients such as menthol, menthone, esters, etc. The effect of this’ team combat ‘is often more comprehensive and gentle.

•Menthol (L-menthol): This is equivalent to purifying the spiciest component in onions (menthol) separately into crystals. It is very pure, with a strong and direct cooling sensation, commonly used in pharmaceuticals or formulas that require precise control of cooling. But for daily hair care, natural all ingredient essential oils are usually more synergistic.

So, my suggestion to you is to ask the supplier for a GC-MS report and choose peppermint oil with high content of menthol and naturally extracted. In this way, what you buy is a “good material”, whether it is for personal use or for making products, the foundation has been laid.