To reflect on this remarkable journey, we wanted to take you on an expedition to Pavitramenthe, located in India’s Uttar Pradesh state, where Dr. Bronner’s source the Regenerative Organic CertifiedÔ Peppermint essential oil used in our Peppermint-scented products. Antibacterial and Antimicrobial Properties: Peppermint oil has natural antibacterial and antimicrobial properties, which can help blemish and acne-prone skin. By reducing the presence of bacteria, peppermint oil can potentially prevent and control breakouts. c. (80-120 mL) soap for a large load in a regular washer. Add 1 c. (240 mL) vinegar to the rinse cycle. Optional: For whitening/deodorizing, add 1/2 c. (120 mL) baking soda to wash cycle. Halve these amounts for HE washers.

Water, Organic Coconut Oil*, Potassium Hydroxide**, Organic Palm Kernel Oil*, Organic Olive Oil*, Organic Hemp Seed Oil, Organic Jojoba Oil, Citric Acid, Tocopherol capful (1 Tbsp. or 15 mL) soap in about 1 gallon (4 L) cold water. Swish gently. Let soak 10 minutes. Swish again. Rinse with clean water. Gently press out excess water with a towel. Hang or lay clothing flat to dry.Since 2004, both species were grown for us at smallholder projects in India’s Uttar Pradesh state, some 250 miles east of Delhi. The project now involves over 1,200 smallholder farmers who have been converting their farms to organic practices and certification. Their small fields, typically less than 2 acres, are farmed in rotation, using 2 or 3 different crops every year. COMPOST: The production and application of compost, increasing the biomass content in the depleted soils, building soil fertility, increases its water holding capacity, fostering microbial life, and facilitating sequestration of atmospheric carbon. Skin Cleansing: The cleansing properties of peppermint oil make it a popular ingredient in skincare products. It can help remove dirt, excess oil, and impurities from the skin, leaving it feeling clean and refreshed.

As 2023 is our 75 th Anniversary, we’re celebrating the first ever scent that Dr. Bronner’s ever sold: Peppermint. Not only one of our best loved scents, the story of how we source the mint oil is a perfect example of how our fair trade partnerships create mutual benefit for us and our partners. Face – 10 drops; Underarms – 3 drops; Legs – ½ tsp; Work to a lather in wet hands and then apply to area. A couple drops for close-cropped hair or up to ½ Tbsp. (7.5 mL) for long hair, either worked directly into very wet hair or pre-diluted in a cup of water. Follow with Dr. Bronner’s Citrus Organic Hair Rinse or diluted apple cider vinegar. COVER CROPS – These are grown to protect the soil in-between crops and to add biomass to the field. c. (120 mL) of soap in 3 gallons (12 L) of hot water. Dunk mop (microfiber, preferably) and wring thoroughly. On wood and laminate, avoid excess water and mop up wet areas.There wouldn’t be a Dr. Bronner’s today without our Peppermint soap, and there wouldn’t be Peppermint soap if it wasn’t for our partners in India making the organic Peppermint oil that goes into it.” Michael Bronner – President of Dr. Bronner’s

Wet the make-up brushes in water. Add 1-2 drops soap to the bristles. Massage in gently for 10+ seconds, then rinse. Repeat as needed until water runs clear. Tbsp. (15 mL) in a quart (1 L) of water. Optional: Add ½ tsp. (1.25 mL) cayenne pepper or cinnamon. Spray plants twice daily in the cool of the day until infestation clears.

Oil Balancing: Peppermint oil has astringent properties that can help regulate oil production in the skin. It can be beneficial for people with oily or combination skin types as it may help reduce excessive oiliness and promote a more balanced complexion. Since it first came to be in 1973, right up until now, the skin tingling feel, has been causing a stir since day 1, and its spicy reputation is making it a viral sensation to this date, with a very loyal fanbase and cult-like reputation. Don’t believe us? See it for yourselves! We began purchasing organic mint oil India’s Uttar Pradesh state, in 2003. After working with other suppliers, it began, in 2015, its relationship with Pavitramenthe in Bareilly, around 250 miles east of Delhi. Both share a vision of regenerative and fair farming in rural India and of using it for development. In its soaps, we use a blend of oils from two mint species, peppermint (mentha piperita) and corn mint (mentha arvensis); this blend perfectly balances the ‘menthol punch’ of the mentha arvensis and the more aromatic flavour of the mentha piperita. Both species are now grown by some 2000 smallholder farmers. Their small fields, typically less than two acres, are farmed in rotation, growing two or three different crops every year. This year, we are celebrating 75 years of creating magic soap! The first ever scent, created by our founder Emanuel Bronner in 1948, is the cult favourite Peppermint. It has always been Dr. Bronner’s number one best-selling scent!

Use when running water isn’t an option due to illness, large cast or bandage, or when hiking, camping, etc. Combine 1 ½ tsp. (7.5 mL) soap with 1 cup (240 mL) water in a spray bottle. Spray body wash lightly on skin, and wipe with a wet (not dripping) cloth. Dry skin. Predilute 1:4 with water in a squirt bottle. Add ¼ tsp. (1.25 mL) tea tree oil. For best results, empty toilet. Squirt bowl thoroughly, sprinkle baking soda on the brush, scrub bowl, let sit 10 minutes, turn water on, flush. Peppermint has been used for centuries for its cooling and soothing properties, with an important place in Indian Ayurvedic medicine and has many benefits for the skin. The unique aroma of Peppermint is also known to energise and revive, as well as helping to relieve congestion and headaches. Dr. Bronner’s 18-in-1 Pure-Castile Soaps are multi-surface all-purpose cleaners good for just about any task. Wash face, body, hair, hands! Clean toilets, bathtubs, countertops, dishes—great for laundry, mopping, pets, and aromatherapy —with no synthetic preservatives, detergents or foaming agents—none! Dilute! Dilute! OK!! For detailed product uses, read Lisa Bronner's Liquid Soaps Dilutions Cheat Sheet. Ingredients

One of the key challenges for farmers in the region is the deterioration in the quality of the soil due to industrial agricultural practices. Unfortunately, after decades of intensive cultivation that previously included the use of chemical fertilisers and frequent ploughing, the soil had been depleted of nutrients (notably organic matter), which reduces the fertility of the soil. Michael Bronner, President of Dr. Bronner’s, explains the magic behind the scent, “ My grandfather always seemed to have the smell of peppermint radiating from his pores. He started making peppermint soap in small batches at home and he really wanted to make something that was more than a soap, but also a sensory experience… My grandfather put his philosophy on the bottle of soap and what this generation is doing is taking that message off the bottle and applying it wherever we can.” Tbsp. (15 mL) Peppermint or Eucalyptus Castile soap in a bowl of steamy hot water. Breathe in mist with a towel draped over the head. Since its formation in 2015, the project has also made great strides in community development. In addition to agricultural projects, such as vermicompost pits, Pavitramenthe has facilitated and funded medical camps, the construction of home toilets and the distribution of water coolers for drinking water. These projects were paid for by the fair trade premium received from Dr. Bronner’s, the project’s primary buyer of organic mint oil.