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Black Pepper

Spicy, warm, peppery, woodsy, and dry.Essential Oil Piper nigrum
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Black Pepper essential oil is dry, woody, and grounding in a way that feels sophisticated rather than aggressive. 

Steam distilled from the dried berries of Piper nigrum, it brings a warm, spiced depth to blends that other oils simply cannot replicate in the same understated way. 

Natural perfumers reach for it when a masculine or unisex blend needs dimension without dominance. Massage formulators add it to warming and circulation blends for its subtle, stimulating warmth. And anyone working on a blend that needs grounding with a little movement will find that black pepper does exactly that. It’s a refined and dependable supporting oil.
Suggested applications 14 applications with usage rates

Recommended usage percentages by finished product, per the IFRA certificate on file.

IFRA Category Application Min Percent Max Percent Safe
1 Lip Balm 0.5% 2.0%
4 Fine Fragrance Rollerballs 15.0% 25.0%
5 Body Lotion 0.5% 2.0%
5B Facial Cream 0.25% 0.5%
5C Hand Cream 0.25% 1.0%
9 Melt And Pour Soap 1.0% 4.0%
9 Liquid Soap 0.5% 2.0%
9 Bath Bombs 1.0% 3.0%
9 Cold Process Soap 2.0% 6.0%
10A Reed Diffusers 15.0% 30.0%
10B Room Spray 5.0% 10.0%
12 Candle 3.0% 10.0%
12 Wax Melt 5.0% 25.0%
12 Automated Air Fresheners and Plug Ins 5.0% 10.0%

Product details

Botanical name
Piper nigrum
Plant family
Piperaceae
Plant part
Fruit
Origin
India
Extraction
Steam Distillation
Flash point
48.8 °C
Relative density
0.8755
Blends well with
Orange, Lavender, Frankincense, Ginger, Sandalwood, Cedarwood, Bergamot, Clove, Patchouli, Lemon

Product claims

Free from

GMONot derived from genetically modified organisms.
ParabenNo paraben preservatives added.
SLS & SLESNo sodium lauryl or laureth sulfate.
PhthalateNo phthalate carriers or fixatives.
GlutenNo gluten-containing ingredients.

Grade

100% naturalUnadulterated botanical material; nothing synthetic added.
Food gradeSuitable for flavor use under Good Manufacturing Practices.

Ethics

Cruelty freeNot tested on animals.
VeganNo animal-derived ingredients.

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How to use

Diffuse sparingly to introduce quiet warmth, subtle spice, and grounding depth into a blend without the bluntness of stronger spice oils.

Black Pepper is valued in natural perfumery for its dry, woody spice character and is frequently used as a modifier in masculine and unisex fragrance blends where it adds heat and dimension. Commonly used in warming massage oils and circulation-supporting body blends when properly diluted, often combined with ginger and frankincense.

Popular in seasonal blends and winter diffuser recipes where a dry, spiced warmth is preferred over sweeter alternatives. Frequently added to sports recovery and post-activity muscle care products in diluted form.

Used in tobacco and leather-inspired fragrance blends as a dry, spiced accent note. Often included in grounding and root chakra blends alongside earthy base notes.

A natural complement to floral and citrus oils that need grounding and depth. Can be used in natural aftershave formulas and men's grooming products for a subtle, sophisticated spice.

Diffuse in small amounts as its aromatic presence builds quickly.

Caution

Skin sensitivity may occur. Essential oils are highly concentrated and should be diluted before applying directly to the skin. Keep out of reach from children. If pregnant or breastfeeding please ask your doctor before use.