Spearmint Essential Oil

Spearmint Essential Oil (Mentha spicata): Steam Distilled Sweet Mint Oil for Diffuser, Perfumery, Soap and Hair Care

Quick answer: Spearmint Essential Oil is a steam distilled oil from the fresh leaves and flowering tops of Mentha spicata, with a cool, sweet, fresh mint aroma led by carvone. It is used in diffusers, room sprays, soaps, diluted body and scalp oils, DIY cleaners and perfumery. It is softer and sweeter than peppermint, with a two year shelf life and COA and MSDS available on request. It comes in 100 ml and 500 ml bottles for home use and 1 kg to 25 kg packs for brands and bulk buyers.

Spearmint Essential Oil is the aromatic oil recovered from fresh spearmint leaves and flowering tops by steam distillation. RV Organica’s Spearmint Essential Oil is an Indian-origin, colourless to pale yellow, thin liquid with a fresh, cool and sweetly minty scent, packed at our facility in Nimbri, Panipat, Haryana, and offered in sizes from 100 ml to 25 kg.

What is spearmint essential oil and how is it made?

Spearmint is a mint-family herb named for its spear-shaped leaves. In steam distillation, hot steam passes through the freshly harvested leaves and flowering tops and carries the volatile aroma compounds with it. As the steam cools, the oil separates from the water and is collected. No solvents are involved, so the oil keeps the clean, green character of the living plant.

Its scent comes mainly from L-carvone at 55 to 75 percent and limonene at 10 to 20 percent, with 1,8-cineole and dihydrocarvone also present. Carvone is the compound that makes spearmint smell sweet, soft and rounded. Peppermint, by contrast, is led by menthol, which smells sharper and colder. ISO 3033-3:2005 describes quality characteristics for Indian type spearmint oil, and the COA for your batch is the document to read against it.

What does spearmint essential oil smell like?

Spearmint smells fresh, cool and gently sweet, like crushed mint leaves with a faint candy-like warmth. It has none of the harsh, icy bite of peppermint, which makes it easier to live with in a closed room. Perfumers treat it as a green, herbaceous top note that brightens a blend without taking it over. It is clean, cheerful and easy to like.

How do you use spearmint essential oil in a diffuser?

Add a few drops to a diffuser for a crisp, refreshing atmosphere in living rooms, kitchens, offices and study spaces. Because its scent is gentler than peppermint, it suits shared and smaller rooms well. For a soft, green-floral mix, blend it with lavender essential oil. For a zesty, energetic one, pair it with lime essential oil. You can explore more combinations in our diffuser oils collection.

How do you use spearmint essential oil in body oils and hair care?

Always dilute spearmint oil before it touches the skin. It dissolves in alcohol and fixed oils but not in water, so mix it into a carrier oil first. The right ratio depends on how much you are making and where it will be used, and our essential oil dilution calculator works it out for you. Once diluted, it adds a cool, fresh note to body oils, lotions, foot care blends and bath products. In hair care, a small amount in a suitable carrier gives scalp oils a refreshing, cooling scent. Browse our scalp oils to see how it fits into hair routines.

Can you use spearmint essential oil in soap, candles, cleaners and perfume?

Yes. Makers use spearmint for its clean, sweet-minty character. In soap and body care bases, add it at the level your formulation recommends. In candles, test a small batch first, because scent throw changes with wax type and wick size. In DIY room sprays and surface cleaners it gives a fresh, tidy aroma. In perfumery it works as a green top note and pairs well with lavender, rosemary, basil, bergamot, jasmine and eucalyptus. It is a natural fit for fresh, herbal and unisex blends.

What are the specifications of spearmint essential oil?

The botanical name is Mentha spicata, the CAS number is 8008-79-5 and the FEMA number is 3032. The oil has a relative density of 0.926 at 25°C, a refractive index of 1.486, a flash point above 54°C, an acid value of up to 1.0 mg KOH/g and moisture content of up to 0.3 percent. Its odour is fresh, cool, minty and sweet. The shelf life is two years, and the oil is soluble in alcohol and fixed oils and insoluble in water.

How should you store spearmint essential oil?

Keep the bottle tightly closed in a cool, dark place away from heat and direct sunlight. Close the cap straight after each use, because air and light speed up oxidation and dull the aroma over time. Stored well, the oil keeps its quality for the full two year shelf life.

Is spearmint essential oil safe to use?

Spearmint essential oil is for external use only. Do not ingest it. Always dilute it in a carrier oil before applying it to the skin, do a patch test first, and avoid direct sunlight on treated skin. Keep it away from children and pets, and consult a doctor before use if you are pregnant or nursing. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.

Can you buy spearmint essential oil in bulk?

Yes. The oil is available in 100 ml, 500 ml, 1 kg, 5 kg, 10 kg, 20 kg and 25 kg packs, which suits home users, small makers and manufacturers. COA and MSDS can be requested for each batch. For wholesale or private label enquiries, write to info@rvorganica.com.

What pack sizes and bulk options are available for Spearmint Essential Oil?

RV Organica sells Spearmint Essential Oil in 100 ml and 500 ml bottles for home users and small makers, and in 1 kg, 5 kg, 10 kg, 20 kg and 25 kg packs for perfume, cosmetic, soap, candle and aromatherapy brands. Every size comes from the same batch process at our facility in Nimbri, Panipat, so a brand can test a small bottle first and then reorder in bulk with a consistent aroma. For quantities above 25 kg, regular monthly supply or private label orders, write to info@rvorganica.com or call +91 8937003005.

How is Spearmint Essential Oil shipped and what quality documents come with it?

Orders are packed in sealed containers and dispatched from Nimbri, Panipat, Haryana, and shipped across India, with free delivery on orders above ₹999; we also export to overseas buyers. Each batch is checked before dispatch, and a Certificate of Analysis (COA) and Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) are available for every batch, which most brands need for their records and compliance. Dilute it before skin use, keep it away from eyes and from the face of young children, and do not swallow it.

About RV Organica

RV Organica is the brand of RV International, an essential oil manufacturer in India based at Nimbri, Panipat, Haryana 132104. Our work is backed by ISO 22000, Halal, Kosher, HACCP and MSME registration. For questions about this oil or bulk supply, contact us at info@rvorganica.com or +91 8937003005