Botanical Name: Citrus paradisi
Country of Origin: USA
Cultivation: Organic
Extraction Method: Cold Pressed
Distillation Date: May 2023
Minimum Shelf Life: 3 years
Plant Part: Peel
Perfume Note: Top
Aroma: Sweet, tart, soft citrus aroma of grapefruit rind but more concentrated
Blends well with: Bergamot, Black Pepper, Cardamom, Clary Sage, Clove Bud, Cypress, Eucalyptus, Frankincense, Geranium, Ginger, Lavender, Palmarosa, Patchouli, Peppermint, Rosemary, Siam Wood (Pemou), Tangerine, Ylang Ylang Complete, Ylang Ylang Extra
Grapefruit essential oil has a highly revitalizing and elevating effect on the emotions. It is a very refreshing and uplifting oil. Used in a warmer, Grapefruit pink essential oil works wonderfully to produce a positive, fresh and uplifting environment. Also good for hangovers, colds, moodiness, headaches and can help ditherers to become more decisive. Use in a massage blend or the bath for acne, cellulite, colds and flu, lack of energy, jet lag, muscle fatigue, and general mental and physical tiredness.
Top tip: Keep a bottle of grapefruit in the house to burn in an oil warmer on those hung-over mornings, days of over indulgence or just to refresh a room when feeling down.
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Aromatherapy use: acne, antiseptic, anxiety, cellulitis, chills, colds, congestion, depression, drug withdrawal, exhaustion, fatigue, hair loss, headache, kidney congestion, lymphatic congestion, migraine, muscle stiffness, obesity, PMS, water retention
General use: Oil diffusers, potpourri, as a blending ingredient for adding pure essential oil essence to massage oil, perfume, bath oil, bath salt, bath and shower gels, spa treatment oils and creams, soap making, candle making
Contraindications: May cause skin irritation or photo-toxicity. Avoid exposure to sunlight following application.