Orange Sweet Essential Oil (Citrus sinensis)
Description
Orange Sweet Essential Oil (Citrus sinensis) is a 100% pure essential oil, extracted from the peel of the sweet orange fruit.
This uplifting and versatile oil has a sweet, citrus aroma, making it a popular choice in aromatherapy for promoting relaxation and reducing stress.
Historically, orange sweet oil has been used in traditional Chinese medicine to support digestion and overall well-being.
In natural cosmetic applications, Citrus sinensis oil can be found in skincare formulations for its gentle cleansing properties and ability to rejuvenate dull or oily skin.
Additionally, its delightful fragrance makes it a sought-after ingredient in natural perfumery.
IDENTIFICATION
INCI name ; Citrus sinensis (Sweet Orange) Oil
CAS number ; 8008-57-9
SKU code ; EO-ORA-0010
EXTRACTION METHOD ; Cold Pressed
PARTS USED ; Peels
ORIGIN ; South Africa
COMMON NAMES : Sweet Orange
APPEARANCE : Clear pale yellow to orange liquid oil
ODOUR NOTE : sweet citrus aroma
QUALITY : 100 % pure and natural organic essential oil.
Active ingredients: Limonene
STORAGE CONDITION ; Store in a cool dark place
CITRUS SINENSIS
Sweet Orange essential oil, with its sweet fruity aroma is another must in your diffusing oils “aromatheca”. It is famous for its calming and anti-infectious properties and is well tolerated, even by little ones.
CAN BE PHOTOSENSITIZING. AVOID SUN EXPOSITION AFTER USE.
RECIPES | SYNERGIES - ROOM SPRAY
Study Blend
Use in a diffuser; or Apply topically on pulse points after diluting in a base oil
Rosemary (10 drops) + Peppermint (2-4 drops) + Lemon (3-6 drops) + Sweet Orange (2-4 drops)
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De-stress Well-being recipe synergy essential oils
RECIPES | SYNERGIES - DIFFUSER
DIFFUSER RECIPE - HAPPY HOME - AROMA HOME - S.O.S BATHROOM DEO ORANGE PROVENCE Go to the recipe page
Orange sweet essential oil - 50 drops
May Chang Litsea cubeba essential oil - 30 drops
Lavandin essential oil - 10 drops
Spearmint essential oil - 10 drops
DIFFUSER RECIPE - HAPPY HOME - AROMA HOME - S.O.S. BATHROOM DEO Go to the recipe page
Orange sweet essential oil - 50 drops
Lemongrass essential oil - 20 drops
Ho wood essential oil - 20 drops
Peppermint essential oil - 10 drops
RECIPES | SYNERGIES - AROMATIC PERFUME
INSTRUCTIONS OF USE
Fantastic for this use +++
Acceptable (suitable) for this use ++
Tolerable (not great for this use)+
Don't use for this purpose --
Massages & body care
- Body massage use 1 to 6 drops essential oil for 10 ml carrier oil (0.5 to 2 % concentration) ++
- Face care use 1 to 3 drops essential oil for 10 ml carrier or base (0.5 to 1 % concentration) ++
- Body & Hair care use 2 to 6 drops essential oil for 10 ml carrier or base (1 to 2 % concentration) ++
- Bath First mix 10 to 15 drops of essential oil with 20 ml vegetable glycerine or 1 cup of Epsom salts ++
Diffusion
- Ultrasonic Diffusers for air purification, use 10 mn 3 times a day. ++
- Spray Add 5 drops of essential oil for 10 ml of vegetable glycerine and add water ++
Others
- Cooking +++
- Homecare +++
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DO NOT USE UNDILUTED and seek medical and specialist advise when in doubt
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REPORTED BENEFITS & PROPERTIES
Reported benefits & properties:
- Calming, Sedative
- Carminative and Stomachic
- Antiseptic
- Tonifying
TRADITIONALLY USED FOR
Traditionally used:
- As a wonderful soft, and fruity and warm home fragrance
- To Sanitize the air
- To repel mites in Cupboards and drawers
- To Calm anxiety, stress, and restlessness
- As a skin toner (in masks, base shower gels, base shampoo, and night cream)
- To Help with insomnia (Diffuse in bedrooms half an hour before bedtime for peaceful sleep)
- Help with digestion with a massage on the stomach area
- In Gastronomic cuisine to aromatise oils, butters, syrups, honeys, chocolates, desserts and savoury dishes alike to add a sweet sophisticated citrussy zing to dishes.
DO NOT USE UNDILUTED and seek medical and specialist advise when in doubt
BLEND WELL WITH
- Pine, Cypress, Eucalyptus radiata (air sanitation), Ginger and Cinnamon (Massage to help with digestion), Lavender, Petitgrain (relaxing and calming), clove and lavender ( on a cloth in cupboards or in diffusion)
Synergy Anxiety
Apply 3 drops of the mixture in the hollow of the wrists and 3 drops on the solar plexus at the time of the crisis.
- 20 drops of Complete Ylang Ylang essential oil
- 30 drops of Roman Chamomile essential oil
- 10 drops of Sweet Orange essential oil
- 5 drops of Lippia Javanica essential oil
- 50 drops (2.5 mL) of Argan vegetable oil
CAUTION
Do not use during the first 3 months of pregnancy / breastfeeding
Keep out of reach of children and pets.
As a general rule, always perform a skin patch test before using your essential oils for the first time.
DO NOT USE UNDILUTED and seek medical and specialist advise when in doubt