Sweet orange essential oil 10 ml

Orange essential oil - magical benefits for face and hair

The orange essential oil available at Beurre is produced by the family-run Amedeo GIOVANNI SRL. Since its inception in 1890, when Giovanni's grandfather Amedeo began extracting essential oils using the "sponge" method, the company has significantly expanded its production. Today, the plant, located a few kilometers from Reggio di Calabria, processes lemons, oranges, tangerines, clementines, Sicilian limes, citrons, grapefruits and bergamot. Quality control is carried out by its own laboratory using gas chromatography GC-GC MS HPLC and HACCP production process control. The sweet, light and so sunny smell of orange peel fills one of the main cosmetic oils - orange - with wonderfully summery notes. Due to the availability of the starting material and the relatively simple production process, it belongs to the group of inexpensive, but at the same time effective in cosmetics Aroma oils.

Characteristics of natural orange oil

• Botanical name: Citrus sinensis
• Aroma: fresh, fruity, sweet, light, warm.
• Synonyms: Citrus aurantium var. Dulcis, Chinese orange, Portuguese orange; Oil of Sweet Orange, Orange Oil Expressed (English), essence d'orange Portugal, essence d'orange douce (French), Apfelsinenschalenol, Sufies Orangenschalenol (German), oleum auranti dulcis (Latin).
• Country of origin of raw materials: Italy
• Part of the plant: peel of Citrus sinensis L.
• Method of obtaining: cold pressing

! Essential oils are natural concentrated products that are not recommended to be applied in pure form to the skin or hair. The optimal dosage for essential oils is considered to be no more than 2% or in simple language up to 2 ml per 100 ml of the finished product. Other dosages can be used for therapeutic purposes after consultation with a specialist. Essential oils are well soluble in any oil, emollients, alcohols, solubilizers and are insoluble in water. A sensitivity test is recommended before the first application.

Chemical composition according to chromatogram

• D-Limonene - 97,5%
• β-Pinene 1,25%
• a-Pinene 0,44%
• Linalool 0,19%
• Octanal 0,11%
• 3-Carene 0.10%
• Decanal 0.09%

Psycho-emotional action

Sweet orange essential oil stabilizes moods, can be both calming and toning. Revitalizes and energizes during depression and apathy, eliminates sadness, anxiety and relieves fatigue. Creates a warm joyful atmosphere, preventing over-seriousness. Helps with anxiety, hysteria, insomnia and fear of the unknown.

Orange oil helps to warm up, forget about winter cold and troubles, detach from negativity and easily “close” the topic of problems. The oil is able to add optimism and faith in their strength. Opens the heart to goodness and joy. Revitalizes the thinning layers of the aura after a serious illness. Orange is used to aromatize the air in rooms, which noticeably increases the mood and performance of people in them.

Cosmetic properties of the oil

In cosmetics, orange oil is suitable for all skin types: it gives skin elasticity, helps to reduce wrinkles, has a whitening effect, normalizes skin oiliness. Orange easily removes toxins from the skin, helps to form collagen fibers to maintain its elasticity.

Used on oily skin, the oil relieves inflammation and rashes, softens rough skin and acts as a great remedy for oily skin with blackheads, as it is able to balance the production of sebum. Cleanses and tightens pores, gets rid of post-acne scars, strengthens the epidermis. 

The use of orange essential oil regenerates dry skin, moisturizes and retains moisture in it, increases blood circulation, promotes the growth of new cells and renewal of old ones. For fading, tired skin - smoothes wrinkles, relieves muscle tension and reduces the depth of expression lines.

Used in body cosmetics, orange essential oil stimulates lymph flow, reducing swelling and edema, has a powerful aticellulite effect. 

Orange essential oil is an excellent remedy for hair. It is effective against dandruff and is effective for dry hair.

Other uses

When added to the aroma lamp, orange oil disinfects the air and neutralizes unpleasant odors.Used in the food industry, in the production of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages (but only oil of special food quality). Orange essence often acts as a perfume in the production of medicines, as well as in cosmetics and perfumery. In Chinese medicine, the dried peel is used to treat coughs, colds, anorexia and malignant breast tumors. Natural limonene is extracted from it.

Precautions and contraindications

• acute toxicity, no MFM (1974), - oral LD50 >5 g/kg (rats), derm. LD50 >5 g/kg (rabbits). As an 8% solution in petrolatum, the oil has no irritant or sensitizing effect on human skin in 48 hours.
• phototoxicity: not phototoxic
• Do not use hypotonic (low blood pressure), with cholelithiasis to use only after consultation with a doctor. People allergic to citrus should use this oil with caution.
• sensations when applying to the skin and bathing: slight tingling, burning and/or redness may occur (2-5 minutes). The reaction is natural.

Complimentary fragrances

Orange essential oil blends well with: black pepper, sage, bay leaf, oregano, nutmeg, spruce, cajaput, frankincense, cypress, juniper, naioli, thyme, lemon grass, eucalyptus, chamomile, cinnamon, clove, jasmine, ylang-ylang, benzoin, coriander, geranium, lavender, rose, lemon and other citrus. Blends well with virtually all oils. 

All information provided on the site is for reference and should not be taken as a treatment guide or call to action. Any health problems or illnesses should be referred to a doctor and aromatherapy should be taken as an additional aid to the body. Consultation with an aromatherapist is mandatory.