Orange Essential Oil

Extracted from orange peels, orange oil emits a bright, citrusy scent. Its high vitamin C and
antioxidant content brighten the skin and combat signs of aging. As an astringent, it tones
and tightens the skin. In haircare, it regulates oil production and enhances hair shine.

Benefits: Aromatic, Soothing, Calming and relaxing.

Category: Essential oil

Application: Skin, body and hair care products

INCI: Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil The sweet orange tree is instantly recognizable, with dark green leaves, white flowers and vibrant orange fruit.

Uses: Sweet orange or citrus sinensis is the fruit that produces the beneficial essential oil commonly used in various skincare products for its aroma and its antiseptic and antioxidant properties. The benefits of the orange oil go a long way in protecting the skin from free radicals and heeling it from acne. This essential oil is one of the most effective for keeping the skin clean and clear of acne.

• Protection: With its remarkable ability to inhibit melanin production, sweet orange oil shows the rate of skin damage experienced from UV light exposure, pollution and toxicity.
• Strengthen: packed full of antioxidants and vitamin C in particular, it can be used topically to protect the skin from harmful external factors, providing the epidermis with the optimal environment in which to thrive.
• Rejuvenate: along with Lemon oil and Sandalwood oil, sweet orange oil is a great natural remedy to fight signs of aging. With its potent antioxidant power, it defends the skin from free radicals whilst also promoting collagen production. The result would be smooth, pumped skin.
• Anti-inflammatory: It possesses powerful anti-inflammatory properties. In fact, it has been shown to be one of the most effective essential oils with regards to its ability to fight infection and chronic inflammation.
• Reduces dark spots and blemishes via vitamin C.
• Shrinks large pores and firms’ skin (astringent). Acne is created by sebaceous glands producing too much oil and clogging the pores, which leads to the development of bacteria called propionibacterium acnes.
• Anti-bacterial: Not only does sweet orange essential oil help to prevent infection, it also repairs the affected area.
• Control excess oil formed on the skin. Sweet orange oil works well for all skin types: oily, dry and combination skin. Citrus oils help to remove excess sebum from the skin and keep it in balance.
• Have antiseptic healing properties that help to prevent bacteria from spreading further and leading to acne.
• Anti-aging effects of sweet essential oil: Aging is inevitable, but you can slow down the signs of aging by using natural products that have sweet orange oil as an ingredient, will help to reduce wrinkles, tighten facial pores, reduce dark spots, plump up fine lines, and restore the skin’s suppleness and elasticity.
• Calm anxiety: According to Dr.Couic Marinier, the intoxicating and agreeable ambiance of sweet orange oil quickly refreshes re-energies and uplifts the mind. Research suggests that this natural oil helps to calm the heart rate and reduce level of cortisol secretion to help keep stress and anxiety to a minimum.
• Digestion booster: Thanks to its properties as an anti-inflammatory, relaxant and circulation booster, sweet orange oil can promote better digestion, easing cramps and other stomach pains.

Treat Insomnia: Sweet orange essential oil is particularly effective for dealing with problems related to Insomnia, says Dr.Couic Marinier. It can have a deeply calming effect on the mind and body and is effective in treating sleep issues that are related to stress or depression.