Pink grapefruit ethereal oil
10ml 17 sgd / 30ml 36 sgd
Botanical name: Citrus x paradisi
Origin: Australia, Italy
Extraction: Cold expression
Plant part : Peel
Scent: Fresh, energising sweet citrus, fruity.
Aromatherapy: Mood uplifting, reduces stress, increases energy, reduces obesity.
Skin/bodycare: Known to reduce cellulite, helps remove toxins and excess fluids.
Blends well with: Lemon, Palmarosa, Bergamot, Neroli, Rosemary, Cypress, Lavender, Lavandin, Geranium and other spice oils.
Best before: Jan 2023 (BN0621), Dec 2021 (BN1901)
Precaution: Phototoxic sensitivity - do not expose to sunlight for the next 12 hours when used on skin
Citrus x paradisi
Pink grapefruit EO is wonderfully bright and uplifting; it is used to help treat mood swings, anger, depression and stress within aromatherapy work. Pink grapefruit EO promotes body cleansing and removal of toxins and excess fluids. It shares similar nutritional qualities of other citrus species – high in Vitamin C and is a valuable protection against infectious illnesses.
The aroma of grapefruit EO causes activation of the sympathetic nerve activity innervating white adipose tissue, which facilitates lipolysis, then results in a suppression of body weight gain. That is how grapefruit EO is famed for being a "dieter's friend" because of this anti-obesity effects. When grapefruit EO is combined with patchouli EO, this blend is known to lower cravings and hunger, which makes it a useful method to lose weight in a healthy way.
It is a good astringent for balancing oily skin and hair, and is a useful addition to facial toners. Pink grapefruit EO (along/on par with second highest sweet orange EO) has the highest d-limonene contents among all the other citrus essential oils. Always dilute when using on skin.
Grapefruits are believed to be hybrids between the pomelo and sweet orange, and are the only citrus fruits native to the New World.
The grapefruit was “discovered” in the early nineteenth century. The main grapefruit cultivar now grown is “Marsh”, which is a seedless descendant of the “Duncan”, the oldest commercial grapefruit cultivar in the world. The parent tree, which is believed to be from Barbados, was planted in 1830 in Florida and lived to nearly 100 years old!
Anti-cellulite body oil blend
- Ingredients: ¾ cup Camellia seed oil, ¼ cup Shea butter, 1 teaspoon Witch hazel, 1 drop Rosemary CO2 antioxidant, 8 drops Juniper berry EO, 8 drops Frankincense EO, 8 drops Lavender EO, 8 drops Grapefruit EO, 4 drops Carrot seed EO.
- Using a whisk attachment, whip Camellia seed oil with the Shea butter until it has a frosting-like consistency.
- Add in the essential oils and mix well.
- Transfer mixture to a small glass jar and store at room temperature.
- Slather over your skin after a shower or before you head to bed!
Weight loss aid
- According to a clinical study at the Smell and Taste Treatment and Research Foundation, the smell of grapefruit oil had such dramatic effect on the brain that it could control calorie intake better than any other method. This is good for people with eating disorders!
- All you have to do is take a drop of the oil in the hanky or tissue, and inhale deeply for 2-5 minutes. This should ideally be done 15-20 minutes before meal time.
Non-toxic, phototoxic. A possible allergen to some individuals. This oil oxidizes quickly, always cap back tightly after use.