Sweet Orange Essential Oil
Commonly known as: Sweet orange peel oil, Citrus Sinensis Peel Oil (I.N.C.I.), Sweet Orange.
Botanical name: Citrus sinensis.
Extraction process: First cold pressing.
Family: Crustaceans.
Extracted part of the plant: Exocarps of the fruit (peels).
Cultivation area, origin: Originally from Southeast Asia, it then spread around the Mediterranean basin, to Central America (Costa Rica), South America, and Israel.
Blooming: From March to June (spring).
Origin, provenance: Mexico.
Phytochemical composition: Limonene, beta-myrcene, alpha-pinene, n-decanal, linalool, geranial.
Sensory properties: Appearance: A liquid that may become cloudy when the temperature is lowered; Colour: Ranging from yellow to orange; Scent: Zesty, sweet, fruity, and tangy.
Physical properties: Density = 0.842 - 0.850.
Concerns: Tonic, fragrant, soothing, decongestant, antiseptic, purifying.
Effect: All types of skin and hair; Indicated in cases of cellulite.
Details
Usage
Facial Care (creams, serums, cleansing gels); Body Care (oils, lotions, balms); Hair Care (shampoos, conditioners, masks, oils); Hygiene (deodorants, solid soaps, liquid 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, do not use on babies and children under 6 years old. Diluted topical use is possible for pregnant women over 4 months. 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 (two drops in the crook of the elbow for at least 24 hours to ensure there is no reaction).