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Peppermint Roll-On for Headaches and Cold Sores (Science-Backed)

Emilia Hughes

Equipment

  • small jeweler’s scale,
  • empty roll-on bottle with roller ball applicator

Ingredients
  

  • 1 g of peppermint essential oil
  • 9 g of vodka or alcohol ethanol/spirit

Instructions
 

  • Pour 1 g of peppermint essential oil into a clean roll-on bottle.
  • Add 9 g of vodka (40%) or ethanol (spirit).
  • Close the bottle and shake thoroughly to combine the ingredients.
  • Shake well before each use.
  • Apply a small amount to the temples, forehead, or neck, avoiding the eyes and mucous membranes.

Notes

Warning: Do not apply to broken or irritated skin. Before first use, perform a patch test on a small area of skin to check for sensitivity or allergic reaction.
 
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