When used correctly on your face, mint can be great for your skin.

Plus, it can be found in so many products from lip balms and moisturizers to lotions and cleansers.

Look for products containing mint that are specially formulated for your face.

peppermint oil in a bottle on top of mint leaves in a wooden bowl

When mint is too strong for your skin, it can seriously irritate it.

But, there’s an easy way to avoid the problem.

Simply dilute peppermint oil in water or aloe vera before you apply it.

table with DIY tools, fresh peppermint, and peppermint oil

So, try it on a small patch of skin to test it first before covering your whole face.