Umuthi Wintergreen Pure Essential Oil - 10ML

Umuthi Wintergreen Pure Essential Oil is a steam-distilled essential oil from soaked leaves of Gaultheria procumbens . It has a strong minty, menthol-like, pungent aroma and a warming skin feel when used in carefully diluted topical blends. Wintergreen is a classic ingredient in massage oils, sports-style body care, vapour blends, and uplifting aromatherapy products where a bold, cooling-warming profile is wanted.

It is a powerful essential oil best suited to experienced users and conservative formulation. Why we love it: Wintergreen has an unmistakable aroma and a strong functional feel in body care blends. It is especially useful in sports massage style products where a bold minty profile and warming sensation are part of the experience.

Key Properties Botanical Name: Gaultheria procumbens Plant Part Used: Soaked leaves Extraction Method: Steam distillation Form: Essential oil Colour: Clear Consistency: Thin Aroma: Strong mint, menthol, quite pungent Key Component Note: High methyl salicylate content Suitable For: Aromatherapy, massage blends, sports-style body care, and vapour blends Purity: 100% pure essential oil What It's Used For Blending into sports-style massage oils at low dilution Creating warming topical body care products Supporting vapour blends for bronchial decongestant-style use Adding a strong minty note to aromatherapy blends Creating uplifting and relaxing aromatic routines Who It's For This Product Is For: Experienced essential oil users Massage and sports body care formulators Makers creating bold minty topical blends Aromatherapy users familiar with stronger essential oils This Product Is Not For: Gentle everyday fragrance blends Products needing a neutral or unscented ingredient Water-only formulations without a suitable solubiliser Those looking for a mild carrier oil How To Use As a Massage Blend: Use sparingly and well diluted in a suitable carrier oil.

As a Vapour Blend: Use in appropriate vapour-style aromatherapy applications. As a Body Care Ingredient: Add only at conservative levels in suitable formulations. Processing Tip: Keep usage low and document dilution carefully because Wintergreen is a strong oil. Safety Instructions For external use only Do not ingest Use sparingly and well diluted Never apply to open wounds Can become toxic if overused because it penetrates the skin and is absorbed into the blood Do not use during pregnancy or breastfeeding Do not use for small children Do not use if you are taking blood-thinning medication or are allergic to aspirin Not recommended for epileptics or asthmatics A skin test is advisable as wintergreen can cause irritation Avoid contact with eyes and mucous membranes Store away from children, pets, sunlight, and heat FAQs Q: Why does Wintergreen need extra care in formulation?

A: It has a high methyl salicylate content and the source gives several important safety restrictions, so low dilution is essential. Q: What kind of body care products suit Wintergreen? A: It suits sports-style massage oils and warming topical blends where a strong minty aroma is appropriate.