Orange Essential Oil (Citrus sinensis) has a sweet, cheerful fragrance that brightens the mood, refreshes the senses, and brings a burst of sunshine to everyday rituals.
Orange Essential Oil (Citrus sinensis) has a sweet, cheerful fragrance that brightens the mood, refreshes the senses, and brings a burst of sunshine to everyday rituals.
Latin Name: Citrus sinensis
Part of Plant Used: Fruit Peel
Source: Typically Brazil or Italy
Extraction Method: Cold Expression
Orange Essential Oil is cold-expressed from the peel of ripe oranges, capturing the fruit’s natural sweetness and vitality. With its bright, citrus‑fresh fragrance, this oil is cherished in aromatherapy for its uplifting and refreshing qualities. Its cheerful aroma helps create a welcoming atmosphere and inspires positivity.
Uses
– Add a few drops to a diffuser or vapouriser to create a joyful, refreshing ambience.
– Blend with carrier oils for massage or skincare (always dilute appropriately).
– Incorporate into bath rituals for a bright, citrus lift.
– Use in DIY cleaning blends for a naturally fresh fragrance.
Directions for Use
Diffusion: Use three to four drops in the diffuser of your choice.
Topical: Dilute with a carrier oil before applying to the skin.
Cautions
For external use only. Possible skin sensitivity. Keep out of reach of children. Avoid use during pregnancy. Do not ingest. Avoid contact with eyes, inner ears, and sensitive areas. Due to its natural photosensitivity, avoid direct sunlight on skin after topical use.
Historically, oranges have been treasured for their fragrance, flavour, and vitality since ancient times. Cultivated widely across the Mediterranean and later in the Americas, the fruit has long symbolised abundance, joy, and well-being. Its essential oil continues this tradition, offering a timeless fragrance that brightens both body and spirit.