Product Description
Grapefruit Essential Oil with clean fresh and sharp top notes that bring blends to life. The citrus undertone reminds you of its origins and provides detoxifying and clarifying properties
Grapefruit Essential Oil
A glossy leaved tree with the large fruits hanging from it. The yield from Grapefruit is very low compared to other citrus such as Orange and Lemon. Expeller is the best method of extraction as distillation yields a low quality
Characteristics
A clean fresh and sharp top note which really lends itself to giving life to blends. A citrus undertone reminds you of its origin
Oils to Blend with
Blends well with all other citrus and spice oils and also with Palmarosa, Neroli, Rosemary, Cypress, Juniper, Lavender, Jasmine, Rosewood and Ylang Ylang
Latin Name
Citrus paradisi
Plant Family
Rutaceae
Extraction Method
The oil is expressed from the peel of the ripe fruit
Country of Origin
Cyprus
Chemical Constituents
Geraniol, Linalool (Alcohol), Citral (Aldehyde), Limonene, Pinene (Terpenes)
Precautions
As with all essential oils we do not recommend using Grapefruit during pregnancy, especially as it regulates the hormonal system. Skin irritation could occur if exposed to direct sunlight straight after application
Specifications
- Weight: 0.03 kg
- Blends Well With: Bergamot, Lavender, Frankincense, Geranium
- Contraindications: Avoid During Pregnancy. Care should be taken when exposure to sun is straight after Grapefruit application
- Country of Origin: Cyprus
- Latin Name: Citrus paradisi
- Traditional Physical Properties: Stimulating, Assist with Healthy Hair
- Part of Plant Used: Fruit
- Purity: 100% Pure
- Scent: Clean, Clear, Fresh Citrus Top Note
- Key Benefits: Detox / Circulation
- Traditional Emotional Use: Uplifting, Reviving, Energising, Refreshing
- Traditional Skin Use: Circulation Boost, Astringent
- HS Code: 33011990
- HS Description: Grapefruit Essential Oil
- HS Country: GB
- HS Composition: Viscous Liquid