Grapefruit Essential Oil Profile

Posted by Daniela Pelonara

Grapefruit (Citrus paradisii) essential oil benefits

Energizing, refreshing, and uplifting, Grapefruit helps to balance oily and congested skin. Helps to stimulate the lymphatic system and aids toxins elimination. Grapefruit has a lively, positive, citrus scent perfect to balance emotions and uplift the spirit. It is used to help with depression and lack of confidence. It’s invigorating, cleansing and refreshing properties support general detoxification, and therefore with fluid retention, and cellulite. Used in skincare for acne and congested skin.

GENERAL INFORMATION

Botanical Name: Citrus paradisii

Method of Extraction: Cold pressing of the rind

Origin: USA, Argentina, Australia, South Africa

Color: Bright yellow

Aroma:  fresh, tangy citrus

Note: top

Blends well with:  Lemon, Bergamot, Kaffir Lime, Sweet Orange, Neroli, Lavender, Rosemary, Juniper, Ylang Ylang, Sandalwood, Rose.  

Therapeutic properties: Antibacterial, antidepressant, antiseptic, astringent, depurative, digestive, diuretic, restorative, stimulant, tonic

 

SOLE is blended with organic Pink Grapefruit essential oil
 

HOW TO USE

 
To calm nerves, promote sleep burn 2-5 drops every 5 hours.

 
To stimulate the lymphatic system and fight fluid retention add 4-5 drops to every 5 ml of carrier and massage with medium pressure (best if lymphatic-drainage). 

 
Avoid sun exposure for 12 hours (if skin application). Do not apply undiluted. Do not take internally unless heavily diluted.

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