1. Soaking method. Soak mint in hot oil to release the essential oils of the plant, and then extract them through filtration to obtain pure essential oils.
2. Oil separation method. The essential oils contained in peppermint are absorbed using fats and oils and then blended through an alcohol-processed machine. After the alcohol evaporates, what remains is the fragrant peppermint essential oil.
3. Freeze pressing extraction method. Water is added during the process of crushing the mint plant. After collecting the fruit juice, the essential oil is separated by a centrifuge.
4. Solvent extraction method. Repeatedly pour alcohol or ether liquid butane solvent on the mint or plant to be extracted, then separate and analyze the solvent containing essential oil, and distill the mint or other plant essential oil at low temperature.
5. Distillation method. Put the plant mint into the container, heat it from below to generate steam, and let the essential oil of the plant emit with the steam. After the water vapor containing the essential oil is collected and cooled by the tube, the steam will cool into a liquid, and then according to the specific gravity of water and essential oil, the density The difference is separated, and the remaining water is pure dew.
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Effects and functions of peppermint essential oil
1. Clean the skin. Peppermint essential oil has the effect of deeply cleansing the skin, especially for people with oily skin. Regular use can make pores clearer and cleaner, effectively condition the skin, reduce oil secretion, and make the skin refreshed.
2. Relieve pain. The analgesic effect of peppermint essential oil not only has a good relieving effect on skin pain, but also has a very good analgesic effect on various headaches, migraines, toothaches and other problems.
3. Wake up the skin. Mint skin care has a very good awakening effect on the skin. You will feel refreshed and comfortable after gentle massage after cleansing the skin in the morning.
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