What is Divine Essence Fresh Breath Peppermint Spray and what is it used for?
Divine Essence Fresh Breath Peppermint Spray is a certified organic breath freshener in a 15ml bottle, made from two ingredients: organic peppermint essential oil (10%) and olive oil. It contains no sugar, no alcohol, and no artificial additives. The peppermint essential oil provides rapid antibacterial action against the oral bacteria responsible for bad breath, while also supporting digestion. Health Canada licensed (NPN 80066924), it is formulated for use by adults and teenagers who want a clean, alcohol-free alternative to conventional breath sprays and mints.
How do peppermint essential oil and olive oil work together in this breath spray?
Peppermint essential oil (Mentha piperita) contains menthol and menthone as its primary active compounds. Menthol activates cold receptors in the mouth (TRPM8 channels), producing the cooling freshness sensation associated with mint. More importantly for breath freshening, peppermint essential oil has documented in vitro antibacterial activity against Streptococcus mutans and other oral bacteria that produce volatile sulfur compounds (the chemical source of bad breath). Olive oil serves as the carrier, dispersing the essential oil and providing a mild coating effect. The oil base is non-drying compared to alcohol-based breath sprays, which can temporarily worsen dry mouth.
Who can use Divine Essence Fresh Breath Spray and how should it be used?
Suitable for adults and teenagers who want an organic, sugar-free, alcohol-free breath freshener. Spray 1 to 2 times into the mouth up to 3 times per day. Consult a physician before use during pregnancy or breastfeeding, as peppermint essential oil in therapeutic concentrations is not recommended during these periods. The product has a concentrated peppermint flavor — users sensitive to strong mint may prefer using only one spray. Store at room temperature. The compact 15ml size is suitable for purse or pocket carry.
What makes Divine Essence Fresh Breath Spray different from conventional breath fresheners?
Most conventional breath sprays and mints rely on alcohol, sugar, artificial sweeteners, or synthetic flavorings. Divine Essence Fresh Breath uses only organic peppermint essential oil and olive oil — two certified organic ingredients with no synthetic additives. The product holds an NPN from Health Canada (not just a cosmetic registration), meaning it has been evaluated for safety and efficacy as a natural health product. Divine Essence holds over 95 NPN-licensed aromatherapy products — more than any other essential oil brand in Canada — and applies chemotyping (chemotype verification) to ensure consistent active compound profiles across batches. This level of botanical quality control is uncommon in breath freshener products.
What is Divine Essence, and are its essential oils certified and safe?
Divine Essence is a Quebec-based essential oil brand with over 30 years of history, founded by Antoine Rigault. It holds more Health Canada NPNs than any other aromatherapy brand in Canada -- more than 95 individual essential oils are licensed with therapeutic claims by Health Canada. Nearly all oils are certified organic by Ecocert Canada, and cosmetic products carry Ecocert Greenlife certification. All oils are chemotyped: laboratory-analyzed to verify the exact biochemical profile, botanical origin, and 100% purity of each oil.
How does Divine Essence differ from other essential oil brands in Canada?
Divine Essence's strongest differentiator is its unmatched NPN count: holding more than 95 Health Canada-approved therapeutic claim licenses in aromatherapy means each of those products has passed government review for specific health benefits -- not merely sold as a fragrance or cosmetic. Most essential oil brands in Canada operate as cosmetics without NPN claims. The second differentiator is chemotyping: beyond GC/MS purity testing, Divine Essence identifies the specific biochemical variant (chemotype) of each oil, ensuring documented consistency of active compounds across harvests -- a standard typically applied in pharmaceutical-grade plant medicine.
The information provided above is for reference purposes only and has not been reviewed or approved by Health Canada. It does not constitute medical advice and should not replace consultation with a qualified healthcare professional.