Orange “Certified Organic” Essential Oil, South Africa

• Botanical Name:  Citrus sinensis
• Origin:                  South Africa
• Method of Extraction: Cold Pressed
• Parts used:           Peel
• Color: Yellow to Orange
• Perfumery Note:  Top             
• Consistency:        Thin
• Aromatic Description: Sweet Orange Aroma
• Blends well with: Basil, Bay, Benzoin, Bergamot, Black Pepper, Camphor, Caraway, Cardamom, Carrot Seed, Cassia, Cinnamon Bark, Citronella, Clary Sage, Clove, Coriander, Eucalyptus, Eucalyptus Lemon, Fennel, Fir, Frankincense, Geranium, Grapefruit, Ginger, Helichrysum, Hyssop, Immortelle, Jasmine, Juniper Berry, Lavender, Lemon, Lemongrass, Lime, Manuka, Marjoram, Melissa, Myrrh, Neroli, Niaouli, Nutmeg, Oregano, Palmarosa, Patchouli, Petitgrain, Plai, Rose, Rose Geranium, Rosewood, Sandalwood, Spearmint, Vetiver, Wintergreen, Ylang Ylang
• Initial Strength:   Medium
• Class:           Monoterpene

*Australian Certified Organic

While most orange essential oils are pleasant, this oil truly captures the essence of orange. Essential oil made from Orange peel has a very fresh, sweet orange scent. It is uplifting and relaxing and commonly added to blends to fight depression, anxiety and insomnia.

It is a byproduct of orange juice production so it is one of the largest produced and one of the least expensive essential oils in the world. Orange Sweet has one of the lowest levels of furocoumarins compared to other citrus oils. It is considered very low level phototoxic so it can be used in skin and facial formulations.

•           Orange essential oil is known as a stimulant for the lymphatic system. When combined with an essential oil like Black Pepper and a hormone balancing essential oil such as Geranium or Fennel it can be a useful treatment for cellulite.
•           In skin care it is used to treat dry, irritated or acne prone skin. It also has some regenerative properties to treat aging and calloused skin.
•           For children it is mild enough to be diffused into the air to help relax and get a good nights sleep.
•           Very fresh Orange essential oil may be sniffed to ease feelings of nausea.
•           Added to alcohol it makes a good cleanser for cleaning gummy or sticky surfaces.
•           In pest control Orange sweet can be sprayed to repel flies and ants and is well tolerated by most people.

Note: Most essential oils cannot be taken internally, but even when they can, essential oils are highly concentrated and require dilution, special training and caution that Aroma & More does not yet provide. You can never drink any essential oils at 100% strength or diluted in water-based liquids.

Caution: Furocoumarin levels are not high enough to be classified as phototoxic. Citrus oils have short shelf lives and can cause skin sensitivity if old or oxidized. Essential oils can be harmful if used improperly. Information is provided for educational purposes only. It is up to the customer to determine if the product is right for their intended purpose. Special consideration should be made before applying essential oils to pregnant women, children or the elderly. If under a doctor's care, please consult the physician before using essential oils. If applying to skin essential oils must be diluted correctly and Aroma & More recommends testing on a small area of skin to check for reaction before attempting a full body massage. Claims have not been evaluated by the FDA.