Southern Candle Studio menthol crystals are made from steam distillation of the oil of Mentha arvensis and Mentha piperita, wild mint plants. The essential oil obtained is then subjected to freezing temperatures, which create the crystals. The strength and type of menthol on the open market varies.

These are pure menthol crystals used for making salves, balms, steamers, soaks, scrubs, creams, toothpaste etc. They melt with heat or dissolve in alcohol or oil. Melt point is about 106 degrees.

Refreshing Menthol Crystals
For years and years, mint and menthol were the remedies for humans. These menthol crystals organic compounds were obtained from spearmint and other mint oils. It is widely used to relieve minor throat irritation also fills your room with refreshing mint oil.

Menthol crystals are for all of the Tiger Balm makers! These crystals are potent and will add a lot of zing to any balm, butter or cream. A little goes a long way, so use sparingly at first since it is easier to add more next time. Menthol crystals are cooling, refreshing, and have a pleasantly strong minty aroma. They are often used in cosmetics, salves, balms, medicated creams, throat lozenges, toothpaste, mouthwash, gum, foot sprays, pain relief or cooling body products, shampoos, conditioners, liniments, shaving creams, oral or throat sprays, compresses, medicated oils, and cooling gels. Menthol crystals are excellent for use in these products to help relieve muscular aches and pains, coughing, congestion, the flu, and upper respiratory problems. Since Menthol crystals are so concentrated, only a very small amount is needed within products. When purchasing Menthol crystals remember that a good quality menthol crystal usually contains not less than 99.4% menthol.