Citrus Essential Oils
Get energised and feel rejuvenated with our zesty range of pure citrus essential oils, perfect for brightening up your routine. Shop our collection of vibrant citrus essential oils below.
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What are citrus essential oils?
Citrus essential oils are aromatic oils extracted from the peels of citrus fruits through a process known as cold pressing. They're known for their uplifting, energising aromas, and are often used in aromatherapy, cleaning products, skincare, and more.
Here's a breakdown of several top citrus essential oils:
- Orange Essential Oil: Derived from the peel of sweet oranges, it's noted for its sweet, fresh, and fruity aroma. It is often used for its uplifting and calming effects.
- Lemon Essential Oil: Extracted from lemon peels, this oil has a fresh, clean, and citrusy scent. It's commonly used for its refreshing and purifying properties.
- Bergamot Essential Oil: This oil is sourced from the peel of bergamot oranges and is unique for its citrusy yet slightly floral aroma. It's often used for its calming and mood-lifting properties.
- Lime Essential Oil: Derived from lime peels, it offers a sharp, invigorating citrus scent. Lime oil is often used for its energising and revitalising effects.
- Grapefruit Essential Oil: Extracted from the peel of the grapefruit plant, is renowned for its fresh and tangy citrus scent, and is often used in aromatherapy for its potential to uplift mood, provide a refreshing environment, and offer other wellness benefits.
Remember, when using essential oils, dilution with a carrier oil and a skin patch test are recommended to prevent potential skin irritations.
Our citrus essential oil blends
We also offer fantastic citrus essential oils blends, including our citrus relief blend, which gives you a boost of brightness into your home. Our mulled cider blend is also a great option for those trying to feel warm and snug this winter season.
Frequently Asked Questions
Citrus essential oils blend well with various carrier oils. For skin application, jojoba oil is popular due to its similar composition to skin's natural oils, enhancing absorption.
Sweet almond oil is another good choice, offering a lightweight feel and nourishing vitamins. Grapeseed oil is preferred for its lightness and non-greasy finish, suitable for oily skin types.
For aromatherapy uses, fractionated coconut oil is often chosen for its nearly odourless nature, letting the citrus scents shine.
Citrus essential oils, like all essential oils, should not be applied directly to the skin without dilution. These oils are highly concentrated and can cause irritation or sensitivity if used undiluted.
Always mix them with a carrier oil - such as jojoba, sweet almond, or grapeseed oil - before application.
The general guideline is to use 1-2 drops of essential oil per teaspoon of carrier oil.
Also, citrus oils can increase your skin's sensitivity to the sun, so it's best to avoid sunlight or UV rays for up to 12 hours after application.
Citrus essential oils are fantastic for DIY cleaning products due to their natural antimicrobial properties and refreshing scents.
For a simple all-purpose cleaner, mix 10-20 drops of a citrus essential oil, like lemon or orange, with a cup of white vinegar and a cup of water in a spray bottle. Shake well before each use.
For a disinfecting surface scrub, combine a cup of baking soda, a quarter cup of liquid castile soap, and 10 drops of a citrus essential oil.
These homemade cleaners are not only effective but also environmentally friendly and free from harsh chemicals.
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From £3.49What are citrus essential oils good for?
Like many essential oils, citrus oil is known to provide a variety of benefits for the mind, the body, and the home.
Citrus essential oil benefits are said to include:
- Boosting energy: The invigorating scents of citrus oils such as grapefruit and bergamot can help reduce feelings of fatigue and increase alertness.
- Lifting mood: citrus essential oils are often used in aromatherapy for their mood-enhancing properties. They can potentially help to reduce stress and anxiety, and stimulate a more positive mood.
- Household cleaning: Lemon and lime oils are great for homemade cleaning products due to their purifying and deodorising properties.
- Insect repelling: Yes, certain citrus essential oils, such as lemon essential oils or orange essential oils, are known to have insect-repelling properties. However, it is worth noting that their effectiveness and duration can vary, and they may not be as potent as synthetic repellents, particularly for certain insects like ticks.
- Stress: Yes, citrus essential oils are widely used in aromatherapy for stress relief. Oils like lemon, orange, grapefruit, and especially bergamot, are known for their calming and uplifting properties.
- Air Freshening: Citrus oils like orange and lime can naturally eliminate odours and freshen up the air when used in diffusers or air sprays.
- Promoting Sleep: Certain citrus oils like bergamot are noted for their calming effects and can aid in promoting restful sleep.
- Focus and Concentration: Diffusing lemon or orange oil while working or studying can help increase focus and concentration.
Our pure citrus essential oils are also popular for use in candle and soap making. Visit our blog to discover fun recipes and tips on how to get started.
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