Pink Grapefruit Oil 1/2 oz.
Product Description
GRAPEFRUIT CITRUS PARADISI
Refreshing and reviving, especially when feeling down. This oil clears the mind and uplifts the spirits. A sharp, clear citrus fragrance. Grapefruit oil is extracted from Citrus paradisi (a.k.a. Citrus racemosa amd C. maxima var. racemosa) from the Rutaceae family and is also known as shaddock.
Oil properties
Grapefruit essential oil has a sharp refreshing aroma, is pale yellow and the viscosity is watery. Like all citrus oils, grapefruit oil should be used within six month of purchase. The origin of grapefruit oil Originally from Asia, it is now cultivated in the USA, Brazil and Israel. Grapefruit is a glossy-leaved tree, about 10 meters (30 feet) high, with white flowers and large, pale yellow fruit. The oil glands are imbedded deep within the peel and yield a small amount of essential oil.
Extraction and Chemical Composition
Grapefruit essential oil is extracted from the fresh peel by cold compression and yields 0.5-1%. The main chemical components are: Paradisiol, Limonene, Gamma Terpinene, Nootketone, Cadinene, Neral and Citronellal. Grapefruit oil is non-toxic, non-irritant, non-sensitizing and although listed as non-phototoxic it can irritate the skin if exposed to strong sunlight after treatment.
Therapeutic Uses
Some of the therapeutic properties of Grapefruit oil are: antidepressant, antiseptic, aperitif, diuretic, disinfectant, lymphatic stimulant, tonic and anti-infectious. Grapefruit has a high vitamin C content and is therefore valuable to the immune system. It helps protect against colds and flu. It has an effect on obesity; its diuretic properties help with water retention and cellulite. Grapefruit oil is used in cases of muscle fatigue and stiffness. It has a helpful effect on congested oily skin and acne; it tones the skin and tissues, and promotes hair growth. It is valuable in cases of stress, depression and nervous exhaustion, as well as headaches. Grapefruit oil has great benefits for the immune system, it helps with skin problems, and can be used for muscle stiffness, water retention and for the nervous system.
Applications
In burners and vaporizers, grapefruit oil can be used for hangovers, headaches, over indulgence and mental tiredness. Grapefruit oil can be used in blended massage oil or diluted in the bath to assist with: cellulite, colds and flu, lack of energy, jet lag, muscle fatigue, overweight, headaches, moodiness and mental and physical tiredness. Used in a base cream, lotion or as a wash, Grapefruit oil can be used for a greasy, congested and acne skin.
Refreshing and reviving, especially when feeling down. This oil clears the mind and uplifts the spirits. A sharp, clear citrus fragrance. Grapefruit oil is extracted from Citrus paradisi (a.k.a. Citrus racemosa amd C. maxima var. racemosa) from the Rutaceae family and is also known as shaddock.
Oil properties
Grapefruit essential oil has a sharp refreshing aroma, is pale yellow and the viscosity is watery. Like all citrus oils, grapefruit oil should be used within six month of purchase. The origin of grapefruit oil Originally from Asia, it is now cultivated in the USA, Brazil and Israel. Grapefruit is a glossy-leaved tree, about 10 meters (30 feet) high, with white flowers and large, pale yellow fruit. The oil glands are imbedded deep within the peel and yield a small amount of essential oil.
Extraction and Chemical Composition
Grapefruit essential oil is extracted from the fresh peel by cold compression and yields 0.5-1%. The main chemical components are: Paradisiol, Limonene, Gamma Terpinene, Nootketone, Cadinene, Neral and Citronellal. Grapefruit oil is non-toxic, non-irritant, non-sensitizing and although listed as non-phototoxic it can irritate the skin if exposed to strong sunlight after treatment.
Therapeutic Uses
Some of the therapeutic properties of Grapefruit oil are: antidepressant, antiseptic, aperitif, diuretic, disinfectant, lymphatic stimulant, tonic and anti-infectious. Grapefruit has a high vitamin C content and is therefore valuable to the immune system. It helps protect against colds and flu. It has an effect on obesity; its diuretic properties help with water retention and cellulite. Grapefruit oil is used in cases of muscle fatigue and stiffness. It has a helpful effect on congested oily skin and acne; it tones the skin and tissues, and promotes hair growth. It is valuable in cases of stress, depression and nervous exhaustion, as well as headaches. Grapefruit oil has great benefits for the immune system, it helps with skin problems, and can be used for muscle stiffness, water retention and for the nervous system.
Applications
In burners and vaporizers, grapefruit oil can be used for hangovers, headaches, over indulgence and mental tiredness. Grapefruit oil can be used in blended massage oil or diluted in the bath to assist with: cellulite, colds and flu, lack of energy, jet lag, muscle fatigue, overweight, headaches, moodiness and mental and physical tiredness. Used in a base cream, lotion or as a wash, Grapefruit oil can be used for a greasy, congested and acne skin.
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