# Essential Oil Mint Tubes doTERRA's Mint Beads Promote Fresh Breath and Overall Health By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2016-08-09 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mint-beads References: [doterra](https://doterra.com/US/en/p/peppermint-beadlet) & [mydoterra](https://www.mydoterra.com/ShoppingCart/index.cfm?retail=1&OwnerID=3867970) In contrast to the many mint tins on the market that are filled with hard oral tabs, [doTERRA](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frankincense-boswellic-acid-complex) makes mint beads that take an entirely different form. The brand's 'Peppermint Beadlets' are made with essential oil from peppermint and come in clear, soft and vegetarian capsules. Once taken into the mouth, these pearls dissolve and activate one's senses with the distinctive scent of peppermint. These mint beads are packaged in small travel-friendly tubes that resemble traditional packaging for aromatherapy products, which use dark tints to protect products from damaging UV rays. As well as being a useful [on-the-go breath freshener](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/extrastrength-breath-freshener), doTERRA also claims that its Peppermint Beadlets are useful for promoting good digestion, improving respiratory health, easing upset stomachs and reducing nausea and motion sickness. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.3/10 - Popularity: 68% | Activity: 24% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Health](https://www.trendhunter.com/health) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Essential Oil Beadlets:** There is a trend towards using essential oil beadlets as an alternative form of breath freshener and health supplement. - **Travel-friendly Packaging:** There is a trend towards using small travel-friendly tubes for packaging aromatherapy and other health products. - **Multi-purpose Health Products:** There is a trend towards developing health products that offer multiple benefits, such as promoting digestion, respiratory health, and reducing nausea. ### Who This Affects Most - **Health and Wellness:** The health and wellness industry can explore opportunities in developing and marketing essential oil beadlets as a natural and convenient health solution. - **Packaging:** The packaging industry can tap into the growing demand for small, travel-friendly tubes for various products, including aromatherapy and health supplements. - **Natural Remedies:** The natural remedies industry can innovate in creating multi-purpose products that address different health concerns, such as digestion, respiratory health, and nausea. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Functional Breath Mints](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nude-mints.md) - [Oil-Based Breath Serums](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oilbased-breath-serum.md) - [Popping Breath Mints](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/breathrox-breath-mints.md) - [Zinc-Infused Breath Mints](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/breathrox.md) - [Minty Toothpaste Tablets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/toothpaste-tablet.md) - [Vitamin-Enhanced Mints](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/quip-mints.md) - [Probiotic Breath Sprays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ceelike.md) - [Unconventional Breath Fresheners](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/breath-fresheners.md) - [Pet-Targeted Oral Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dog-breath-spray.md)