Description
The unmistakable scent of orange is concentrated to make a potent essential oil that has multiple uses. Cold-pressed from the rinds of oranges, this essential oil works as a natural sedative. Often used in aromatherapy, orange oil can alleviate anxiety, lift depression, and reduce irritability. Orange oil has anti-inflammatory compounds that can reduce irritation and pain, as well as antimicrobial power to stop infections from occurring. Can be used to treat conditions such as acne and dermatitis. Detoxifying properties smooth and brighten the skin, creating a youthful glow.
• Citrus sweet scent.
• Brightens dull skin.
• Reduces feelings of irritability and stress.
• Oil obtained from cold pressing the orange peel.
INGREDIENTS
100% Essential oil of Orange sweet
HOW TO USE
Essential oils have the natural ability to heal, soothe, and stimulate. With antibacterial, antiviral, anti-inflammatory, and antimicrobial properties, essential oils have a wide variety of uses.
Sniff essential oils right from the bottle for an instant pick-me-up, to relive anxiety, or to induce relaxation. Add to carrier oil, such as jojoba, and use in a soothing massage. Place a few drops in diffuser to eliminate household odors. Add to cleaning products for more antibacterial and antimicrobial power. During cold and flu season, diffuse daily to stimulate immunity. Mix with carrier oil and apply to the skin to heal wounds. Add a drop or two to your face serum and apply daily to and protect skin against the signs of aging.
Before applying to skin, do a patch test.
How to patch test – Wash, clean, and dry the area on your upper arm near the crook of your elbow. Apply small amount of essential oil and cover with a bandage. Leave the bandage on for 24 hours, then remove and check for irritation. If skin looks clear and there is no reaction after the allotted test time, the oil is presumably safe to use. If you feel irritation at any time duringthe test, remove bandage and wash area with soap and water.
Orange Essential Oil
Tantalizing, refreshing and uplifting — orange essential oil, also commonly known as sweet orange essential oil, is everything you want and need in an essential oil. As a matter of fact, it is one of the most sought-after essential oils in the market and loved by many.
So, what is the appeal of orange essential oil? Are people simply succumbing to the oil because of its scent? While orange essential oil’s scent is undeniably delicious, you will be glad to know that there is so much more to this wonderful oil than just its aroma.
Let’s explore orange essential oil further — everything from its origin to its extensive uses and benefits. Read on now!
What is Orange Essential Oil Made Of?
Orange essential oil comes from the fruits of the Citrus sinensis — the peels of the fruits, to be more specific. These oranges belong in the same citrus family (Rutaceae) with lemons, limes, and grapefruits.
Scientists and botanists have posited that Citrus sinensis is the result of a cross between a hybrid of pomelo (Citrus maxima) and a non-pure mandarin orange (Citrus reticulata).
Besides that, scientists also believe that they originated from somewhere between the South-West of China and the Himalayas. However, today, orange trees are propagated in other tropical and sub-tropical climates including North and South America, Mexico, the Mediterranean, Spain, Egypt, India, and Israel.
Sweet orange trees are evergreen that can reach a height of 7.5 meters. The older trees may even reach 15 meters. Their flowers are small, white, and extremely scented.
As for the fruits, they come with thick green leathery rinds that only take on the familiar orange color when they are nearly ripe. In certain warm climates, the rinds may even retain their green color.
How is Orange Essential Oil Extracted?
There are some variations when it comes to the extraction of orange essential oil. The most common method involves orange essential oil to be extracted as a by-product of orange juice. Here, whole oranges are pressed to squeeze the juice and essential oil from the pulp.
When the essential oil rises to the surface and separates from the juice, the oil is collected through centrifugation. Once extracted, the orange essential oil either has an orange/yellow color or orange/brown color.
Benefits of Orange Essential Oil
1. Works as a mood booster
For most people, the smell of orange essential oil brings forth pleasant thoughts and memories of happy moments. The science behind this is that the oil essentially has a direct effect on the olfactory system of the brain that evokes emotional responses. So, when you inhale orange essential oil, it stimulates relaxing and positive feelings. This is why the oil is frequently used as an anti-depressant or simply a tool to help to cope with a bad day.
Besides that, orange essential oil also helps to relieve stress and anxiety and acts as a mood booster. In fact, a research in the Advanced Biomedical Research Journal suggested that natural essential oil of orange “could reduce salivary cortisol and pulse rate.” This helps to calm you down.
To uplift your spirit, diffuse five to six drops of orange oil in a diffuser. If you need a method that works quickly, place two drops of the essential oil on your palms, rub your palms together, and then cup your hands over your nose and inhale deeply.
Additionally, for some extra cheering up, you can also add a drop or two of the oil to your shampoo or perfume.
2. Strong anti-inflammatory effects
Orange essential oil’s powerful anti-inflammatory properties have been the subject of multiple studies. As a matter of fact, orange oil has even been found to show the greatest reduction in inflammation when compared to a few other common anti-inflammatory essential oils. Its competitions include lemon, pine, and eucalyptus essential oils.
Therefore, orange oil with its anti-inflammatory properties can be used to naturally manage arthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, asthma, inflammatory bowel diseases, and autoimmune diseases.
For example, if you are suffering from arthritis, mix 10 drops of orange essential oil with some coconut oil. Then, massage the oil directly onto the affected joint. You will notice the swift relief provided by the orange oil.
3. Improves dental hygiene and oral health
Due to orange essential oil’s bacterial-fighting abilities, the oil can be used to address oral health issues including gingivitis, ulcers, infection of the gums, and bad breath.
Try combining five to drops of orange essential oil and half a teaspoon of salt with a cup of water. Swish the solution around in your mouth for one to two minutes and gargle before spitting it out.
Besides that, if you practice oil pulling or looking to integrate oil pulling into your routine, you can add a couple of drops of orange oil to the coconut oil. The zesty orange flavor will have you looking forward to this routine every day!
4. Protects and heals skin
Did you know that orange peels (where the orange essential oil is extracted from) have higher levels of vitamin C than the actual fruit itself? This makes the oil extremely good at stimulating the production of collagen to fight signs of aging including wrinkles, fine lines, and hyperpigmentation. You can add a drop of orange oil to your toner, serum, or moisturizer. Alternatively, dilute the orange oil with a carrier oil and apply the mixture after your usual routine.
On top of that, orange essential oil has quite a reputation when it comes to battling bacteria that cause breakouts, too. All you have to do to reap this benefit is to mix a very small amount of orange oil with coconut oil and dab the mixture onto the affected area with a cotton ball.
5. Aids in treating various digestive issues
Additionally, orange essential is also (very helpfully) endowed with the ability to help treats various digestive issues, including indigestion, constipation, colic, flatulence, stomachache, and chest pain.
For orange oil to work its magic, mix a few drops of the oil with a carrier oil and massage all over your abdomen and stomach. Another option is to simply diffuse a few drops of the oil after meal.
6. As an all-natural cleaning solution
Orange oil’s refreshing citrus smell coupled with its antiseptic properties means that the oil is an excellent alternative cleaning solution to harsh chemicals. Simply add about 10 drops of the oil to a spray bottle filled with a cup of water and you are ready to start cleaning. You can use this solution on tables, countertops, and even appliances.
Mixing Orange Essential Oil with Other Essential Oils
Zesty, refreshing, and just an absolute delight, orange essential oil is popularly versatile and goes well with just about every essential oil. You can try blending orange oil with allspice, cedarwood, cinnamon, clary sage, clove, eucalyptus frankincense, ginger, jasmine, lavender, nutmeg, sandalwood.
The oil also pairs extremely well with all other citrus oils.
Other Good-to-Know Information
Any essential oil can cause an adverse reaction. Therefore, a skin test is recommended. Try the essential oil on a small patch of skin first before using it on larger areas.
Is Orange Essential Oil Right For You?
With its amazing scent and extensive benefits, orange essential oil is right for just about everyone — especially those who prefer citrus oils.