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title: 7 Creative Ways To Use Peppermint Essential Oil
description: Looking for new things to do with that refreshing minty goodness? From the kitchen to the car, here are seven creative ways to use peppermint essential oil!
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# [7 Creative Ways To Use Peppermint Essential Oil](https://blog.mountainroseherbs.com/ways-to-use-peppermint-essential-oil)

 Written by [Ek Ongkar](https://blog.mountainroseherbs.com/author/ek-ongkar) | December 7, 2017

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Peppermint just happens to be one of those well-loved but simultaneously affordable scents. Not only is it popular, it’s incredibly versatile. Here are seven fun and simple ways to use [this refreshing essential oil](https://www.mountainroseherbs.com/products/peppermint-essential-oil/profile), so you can get more bang for your buck (and make everything smell fresh and minty in the process!).

## 7 Ways To Use Peppermint Essential Oil

### 1. In The Car 

Add a few drops to a small diffuser and store it in your car. It will add a little minty freshness wherever you go!  Our [Terra Cotta Pendant Diffusers](https://www.mountainroseherbs.com/products/terra-cotta-diffuser-flower/profile) are perfect for hanging in small spaces.

### 2. DIY Cleaner

You can put this fresh scent to work in homemade cleaners or room sprays. Try adding it to [this toilet bomb recipe](https://blog.mountainroseherbs.com/natural-cleaning-diy-toilet-bombs?hsLang=en-us) for a minty powder room!

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### 3. In The Shower

Because Peppermint Essential Oil is so powerful, it’s one of [our favorite essential oils](https://blog.mountainroseherbs.com/morning-aromatherapy?hsLang=en-us) to use in the morning to help wake up and get ready for our day. Add a few drops to a cotton ball or washcloth and place the scented cotton ball in the bottom of the shower. The steam from the warm water will spread this bright scent around the room!

### 4. Diffuse It 

Plain and simple, you can add a few drops of [Peppermint Essential Oil](https://www.mountainroseherbs.com/products/peppermint-essential-oil/profile) to your favorite diffuser and the scent is lovely and welcoming all on its own. We’ve got [diffusers of all kinds and sizes](https://www.mountainroseherbs.com/catalog/aromatherapy/diffusers).

### 5. DIY Body Butter

There’s something wonderful about body care concoctions that are both minty and creamy. This [Peppermint Cloud Body Butter Recipe](https://blog.mountainroseherbs.com/peppermint-body-butter-recipe?hsLang=en-us) is one of our staff and customer favorites and will make your dry skin swoon!

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### 6. DIY Chest Rub

Peppermint Essential Oil is a cooling, soothing, and herbaceous addition to your homemade chest rubs. Get started with [this winter time remedy](https://blog.mountainroseherbs.com/herbal-chest-vapor-rub-winter?hsLang=en-us).

### 7. DIY Lip Balm

Many people don’t realize how easy it is to make little body care wonders like lip balm. They're easily customizable so that you can enjoy your favorite scents, but we think you’ll especially like our recipe for [Peppermint Cocoa Lip Balm](https://blog.mountainroseherbs.com/craft-lip-balm?hsLang=en-us) which gives you that quintessential fusion of chocolate and mint for a tasty treat that makes lips smile!

 

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