The refreshing citrus scent of grapefruit is cheerful and joyful. It promotes confidence, clarity and alertness.
Botanical name: Citrus paradisi
Origin: USA
Method of extraction: Cold pressed
Description: Grapefruit has a greenish yellow to pale yellow oil with a fresh citrus aroma.
Major constituents: A typical chemical composition of Grapefruit Essential Oil: a-pinene (0.38%), b-pinene (0.02%), sabinene (0.42%), myrcene (1.37%), d-limonene (84.0%), citronellal (0.1%), decanol (0.4%), linalool (0.1%), nootkatone (0.1%).
Indications: Grapefruit may be used to alleviate congested and oily skin.
Emotions: The refreshing citrus scent of grapefruit is cheerful and joyful. It promotes confidence, clarity and alertness.
Directions: Add 4 drops to oil vaporiser or 3 drops to every 10ml carrier oil, 1-3 times daily.
Safety: Grapefruit oil is relatively non-toxic, non-irritant and non-sensitising. Maximum 4% in skincare products due to photosensitisation in the sun. Avoid using oxidised Grapefruit oil.
Updated Thursday 29th November 2018
This product was added to our catalog on Friday 13 July, 2012.