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Overview
A 4.5 average from nearly 43,000 ratings makes this a popular little bottle. The 100% pure peppermint oil has a crisp, refreshing scent that people use in aromatherapy, diffusers, homemade soaps and candles, and it's a common natural pick for deterring spiders and mice around the home. Nikura is a UK, family-run business that stresses ethical sourcing, and the oil is vegan. Essential oils are potent, so dilute for skin use and keep them away from pets. A 10ml bottle goes a surprisingly long way. Check the current price on Amazon.
At a glance
Brand
nikura
Amazon rating
4.5 out of 5, from 43,431 ratings
Against the shelf
exactly the wellness median of 4.5
Our placing
31 of 49, weighted for how many people rated it
Where the price sits
Cheaper end of a shelf running £2.50 to £23.99
How settled
Among the most-rated here, so the score is unlikely to shift
Across the 49 rated wellness products we track, the middle of the pack sits at 4.5 out of 5. This one scores 4.5. That's mid-table. Star ratings won't separate this from its neighbours, so the decision comes down to pack size, price per unit and whether the specifics below suit you.
Behind that score sit 43,431 ratings, against a shelf median of 5,713. That's a deep enough base for the score to be stable, and it is the reason we rank on volume as well as stars.
Price-wise it falls in the bottom third of a shelf that stretches £2.50 to £23.99, with £7.72 in the middle. Cheap with a middling rating is a fair trade if the specifics suit you, and it is the usual reason to pick something at this end of the shelf.
Worked out from the 49 wellness products we track, not from the brand's own claims.
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Key features, as the manufacturer lists them
Taken from the product listing via Amazon's product API. These are the seller's claims, not our test results.
💚 PEPPERMINT PIPERITA OIL BENEFITS: Our 100% pure & natural Peppermint Essential Oil has refreshing and stimulating properties, and is commonly used as a spider repellent and bug, mouse and rat repellent. Peppermint oil is also known to boost energy, improve breath flow, and relax sore muscles.
✨ HOW TO USE: Our essential oils can be used for aromatherapy and diffusers, massage, in a bath, for skincare, for soap & candles, wax melts or potpourri. Always perform a patch test before use. Do not ingest or apply undiluted.
🎁 YOUR BOTTLE: Peppermint (Piperita) (Mentha Piperita) has a sweet, crisp scent that refreshes the mind and senses when inhaled. Our natural essential oils are available in various sets & sizes to suit your needs. Whether buying for yourself for some self love, or for a friend or family member as a wellbeing gift, you’ll find the right size available!
🌎 VEGAN & ETHICAL: Nikura is a UK run, family-owned business. It is very important to us that our suppliers are subject to the highest standards, and we personally ensure that all our products are harvested ethically and are completely cruelty free.
🌸 ABOUT NIKURA: Here at Nikura, we take great pride in bringing you high quality, luxurious products that promote wellbeing, support relaxation, and enable creativity. Nikura is an Aromatherapy Trade Council Member and this oil is proudly bottled in the UK.