Peppermint EO in Facial Soap

[American Valkyrie]

Hi,

I'm about to start my holiday soaps, and I have a half ounce of peppermint EO here. I was hoping to make my facial soap (100% CO, 20% SF, equal salt PPO) with the oil. I've used FO in facial soap, but never a peppermint EO. Does anyone have any experience with this, and have advice to offer?

Thanks!

 

[DragonQueenHHP]

I use peppermint often in bodywash I love the feel (warm tingle with a cool after effect) I do not use it on my face as it burns eyes and nose and lips on me so i would not use it JMO

 

[judymoody]

I definitely would not use it in facial soap for the same reason - even in low concentrations it can tingle a bit too much. For facial, I'd go unscented or use something very gentle like lavender.

 

[tlm884]

It isn't reccmended to use anything that dilates blood vessels in the skin of the face because it can cause capillaries to burst.

 

[Lindy]

Peppermint essential oil irritates mucous membranes which is why it's not a good idea for facial bars. Also I think salt is too harsh for a facial bar as well. You really want something very low in cleansing numbers and high in conditioning. Goat's Milk is also a really good option.

 

[American Valkyrie]

That's the kind of input I was looking for. Thank you. The salt recipe I use is awesome for my skin, though I don't know how it would do for someone else's. It's pretty much cured my acne. I like goatsmilk on my body, but it's a little too rich for my face and causes breakouts.