Menthol Crystals (USP)

MakeYourOwn.buzz is an excellent resource for top quality Menthol Crystals.  

Top quality menthol crystals are steam distilled from Mentha Arvensis,  Mentha Oil, the pure mint from where menthol crystals start, is made from mint plants. The leaves and parts of the whole plants Mentha Arvensis and Peppermint (Mentha piperita) are steam distilled to form the oil. Mentha Oil is distilled to make a high concentration of the active component, L- Menthol.

Menthol crystals are soluble in alcohol, and most all Essential oils and Fragrance Oils. Menthol Crystals are all but insoluble in water and glycerin.
The typical way the menthol is used is by crushing the  crystals and dissolving  them in oils or alcohols to add to lotions, and creams. Often a polysorbate maight be used to help blend the products.
Typical Use rate: 1 part menthol to 3-4 parts Polysorbate 20.

Top Uses and Benefits of Menthol:

• Bee hives: Beekeepers use Menthol Crystals to help eliminate mites in bee hives.

• Creams: Make menthol foot creams, and menthol lotions and creams.

• The fragrance of Menthol Crystals Mixes well with: Basil, eucalyptus, geranium, grapefruit, juniper, lavender, lemon, myrrh, pine, rosemary, spearmint, tea tree, and wintergreen.

• Aromatherapy: Menthol is soothing, and the soothing fragrance is reported by many to provide relief to stress and anxiety. Place a few crystals in oil warmer with a small amount of oil for aromatherapy.

• Lip balm and Throat Products: Menthol is often used in making top quality lip balm and throat products. It is reported to help reduce inflammation, and soothe a sore throat.

• Fragrances and Perfume: Menthol is used as a natural fragrance ingredient to bring out the scents and flavors of the floral additives.

• Skin: Menthol has a soothing sensation that reportedly helps with sunburns in many formulations.

• Freshening Breath: Menthol is found within many oral hygiene products like toothpaste, mouth spray, mouthwash and other edible items that assist in preventing bad breath.

Use our menthol crystals in the sauna, or just fresh out of the bag for your formulating and fragrance needs.

Great in foot lotions, aromatherapy products, shower steamers, and many other great formulations

Typical usage rate is 2.5 to 5% in most products.

We only sell top quality menthol crystals with good crystal size, from very good sources. 

Highest Quality USP Grade Menthol Crystals

Menthol originates naturally from mint plants.

Always research and test formulations

Warning - Not for use in or near eyes. Do not use if pregnant or nursing.

When you ask Where to Buy Menthol Crystals,  makeyourown.buzz is the place to buy.