PHOTO-SENSITIZING

BLEMISHED & OILY SKIN

INGREDIENT FEATURES

antiseptic

antispasmodic

cleansing

detoxifing

firming

nutritive

purifying

refreshing

sedative

smoothing

soothing

stomachic

uplifting

USER BENEFITS

balances oil production

calms the nervous system

detoxifies

encourages cell regeneration

firms skin

helps balance emotions

helps heal burns and wounds

minimizes cellulite

minimizes stretch marks

mood elevating

neutralizes microbes

promotes sleep

purifies

reduces fluid retention

reduces scarring

relieves stress

tones the skin

APPLICATIONS

acne

appetite suppressant

cellulite

children

congested skin

insomnia

oily skin

nervous tension

pregnant women

restlessness

scars

spots

stretch marks

toner

lymph congestion

fat reduction

digestive problems

As with all citrus peel oils, Tangerine oil may be photo-sensitizing, and should not be applied to skin that will be exposed to direct sunlight or UV light within 72 hours.

active

fragrance

ABOUT THE PLANT

Tangerine and Mandarin are two varieties of orange belonging to the same species, Citrus reticulata. The mandarin is thought to have evolved from the Tangerine. The tree originated in China, and was brought to Europe in 1805, then to North America where much of the world's tangerine essential oil is currently produced.

Citrus reticulata Blanco, Citrus nobilis Andrews, Citrus tangerine

ABOUT THE OIL

Tangeringe essential oil is an orange colored, cold pressed oil from the peel of the fruit. It uplifts and refreshes the senses with its bright citrus aroma. While similar to Mandarin essential oil, Tangerine has a softer body and milder aroma. And compared with the large-scale production of Mandarin essential oil Tangerine essential oil is more rare.

See mandarin.

OF INTEREST

Apart from its use in aromatherapy, Tangerine oil is used extensively in flavors for soft drinks, candy, ice cream and liqueurs.

(+) Limonene

γ-Terpinene

β-Myrcene

α-Pinene

Sabinene

ρ-Cymene

Linalool

Therapeutically, Tangerine oil has similar properties to mandarin and orange oils. Like Tangerine and Orange essentials, it is well known for promoting happiness and joy and helping to reduce anxiety. A great oil for kids and pregnant women.

Works synergistically with other citrus oils.

de-stresses

eases anxiety, depression, grief, nervousness and stress

promotes happiness and peace

refreshes

uplifts

ENERGETICS

In Chinese medicine, Tangerine is used for moving blood and Qi and ridding damp–improving poor circulation in the extremities.

CHAKRA: HEART

Extensively used in the world of colognes, the aroma of Tangerine essential oil is more reminiscent of Bitter Orange or Valencia Orange than its more closely related Mandarin essential oil. Completely lacking the characteristic dryness and “perfumery” nots of mandarin oil, it cannot be used as a replacement for mandarin oil in perfumes.

AROMA NOTES

Top note

wonderfully sweet

fresh citrus

bright

leafy-green middle note

BLENDS WELL WITH

Basil

Bergamot

Chamomile

Clary Sage

Frankincense

Geranium

Lavender

Lemon

Grapefruit

Lime

Orange

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Aromatherapy for Healing the Spirit, Restoring Emotional and Mental Balance with Essential Oils by Gabriel Mojay

Essential Oil Safety, Second edition by Robert Tisserand and Rodney Young

Perfume and Flavor Materials of Natural Origin by Steffen Arctander

The Complete Guide to Aromatherapy Second Edition by Salvatore Battaglia

The Fragrant Heavens, the Spiritual Dimension of Fragrance and Aromatherapy by Valerie Ann Worwood

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