Wintergreen essential oil, certified organic
Wintergreen is a low-growing evergreen herb, typically reaching around 15cm in height. It has slender stems, leathery serrated leaves, small drooping white flowers, and fleshy scarlet berries. The essential oil is steam distilled from the leaves and is known for its very strong, sharp, minty aroma.
Wintergreen essential oil is highly aromatic and is most commonly used in fragrance, home products, and diffuser blends, where only small amounts are required.
Common Uses
Aromatherapy and diffusion
Wintergreen’s crisp, mint-like scent is often used in diffuser blends to create a fresh, invigorating atmosphere. Due to its intensity, it is typically used sparingly and balanced with softer oils.
Scented products
Wintergreen is sometimes used in perfumes, balms, and fragranced products to contribute a sharp, minty note. It is generally used at low percentages and blended carefully with complementary oils.
Candles and home fragrance
When used in candles or diffusers, wintergreen can help create a clean, refreshing scent profile, particularly in winter or seasonal blends.
Cleaning and air-freshening products
The bold aroma of wintergreen makes it suitable for DIY cleaning products, sprays, and sachets, where it can help freshen spaces and mask stronger base odours.
Seasonal blends
Wintergreen’s cool, minty character makes it a popular addition to winter-themed or festive fragrance blends.
Note: Wintergreen essential oil is very potent and should always be used with care and at low concentrations.
Consistency: Thin
Aroma strength: Strong
Common Name: Wintergreen Essential Oil
INCI: Gaultheria fragrantissimum
Certification: Certified organic, BioGro
Appearance: Pale yellow
Odour: Strong mint, sharp
Plant Part Used: Leaves
Extraction Method: Steam distillation
Purity: 100%
Origin: India
Solubility: Oil and alcohol
Usage Rate: Skincare: 0.1 - 1%, Soapmaking: 1 - 3%
Note: Middle-top
Blends Well With: Ylang ylang, peppermint, marjoram sweet, lavender, vanilla
Vegan: Yes
Palm Oil: No
Animal Tested: No
Safety Information:
Very potent oil. Use with caution, especially on sensitive skin. Avoid use during pregnancy. Do not take internally. Do not apply undiluted essential oils, absolutes, CO₂s, or other concentrated essences directly to the skin. A patch test is recommended before use.
All our products are supplied as cosmetic ingredients and are intended for external use only.
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General Care, Safety & Storage Information:
- Go Native New Zealand specialise in skincare, cosmetic and aromatherapy ingredients. We are NOT licensed to sell food. This means our products are not food grade, for this reason we advise you not to use our products internally, or for culinary purposes
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