Fresh, Cool Aroma - Peppermint (Mentha Piperita) Is The Second Most Popular Essential Oil In The United States. It Is Cooling To The Skin And Gives Off A Fresh, Cool Aroma. This U.S.-Sourced Essential Oil Comes From The Prominent Yakima Valley In Washington State. | Origin And Sourcing - Peppermint Is Believed To Be Native To The Mediterranean Region, Although The Actual Origin Is Uncertain. The Crossing Of Its Two, Parent Species — Mentha And Piperita — Occurred In The Wild. | Purity Testing And Recommended Uses - Gas Chromatography Mass Spectrometry (Gc/Ms) Testing Is The Primary Way To Ensure An Essential Oil Is An Unadulterated, True Botanical. Every Batch Of Aura Cacia Essential Oils Is Gc/Ms Tested. This Product Is Vegan And Cruelty-Free. | About Us - Aura Cacia Was Founded 38 Years Ago On Pure Essential Oils And True Aromatherapy Benefits. We Partner With Suppliers To Source High Quality Botanicals And Rigorously Test Every Batch To Ensure Purity. We Then Provide Premium Products With Consumer Safety At The Forefront. And Importantly, Aura Cacia Is Part Of A Member Owned Co-Op That Puts People And Planet Ahead Of Profits.