Profile: Petitgrain Bigarade Essential Oil
Commonly known as: Citrus Aurantium Leaf Oil (I.N.C.I.), Bitter Orange Leaf Essential Oil, Citrus aurantium ssp amara, Petitgrain Paraguay, Petit grain, Bitter Orange Tree.
Botanical name: Citrus aurantium.
Extraction process: Distillation by steam stripping at low pressure.
Family: Rutaceae.
Extracted part of the plant: Fresh leaves and small branches.
Cultivation area, origin: Originally from the southern Himalayas, it is now predominantly found around the Mediterranean basin and in South America.
Blooming: March - April.
Origin, provenance: Paraguay.
Phytochemical composition: Linalyl acetate, linalool, alpha-terpineol, geranyl acetate, geraniol, trans-beta-ocimene, limonene, beta-myrcene, neryl acetate, nerol, cis-beta-ocimene, beta-caryophyllene, sabinene, beta-pinene.
Sensory properties: Appearance: Liquid; Colour: Pale yellow to yellow-brown; Scent: Fresh, floral, green.
Physical properties: Density = 0.882 - 0.892; Insoluble in water; Soluble in alcohol.
Concerns: Tonic, purifying, fragrant, restorative, regenerative, anti-bacterial.
Effect: All skin types, particularly oily skin, blemished skin and acne-prone skin; All hair types and especially oily hair.
Details
Usage
Facial Care (creams, serums, eye contour treatments, mists); Body Care (lotions, scrubs, balms); Hair Care (shampoos, conditioners); Hygiene (deodorants, solid soaps).
Method of Preservation
Essential oils are sensitive to UV radiation. That's why it is recommended to store them in an amber glass bottle, away from heat.
Contraindications, usage precautions
Potentially allergenic. When applied topically, it should not be used on babies under three months old or pregnant women in their first trimester. However, its use is permitted for pregnant women (beyond the first trimester) and/or breastfeeding mothers. Do not use pure essential oil on the skin or mucous membranes. Essential oils should not be applied to the eyes, the area around the eyes, or inside the ears.
Note: It is advisable to test the essential oil before using it (apply two drops in the crook of your elbow for at least 24 hours to ensure there is no reaction).