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CAUTION: avoid exposure to direct sunlight for 12 hours following application

BEST FOR OILY & BLEMISHED SKIN

FEATURES

antioxidant

antibacterial

detoxifyer

astringent

BENEFITS

protecting

cleansing

toning

cleanses oily skin and helping with acne due to its astringent nature.

• firms and contracts exposed tissue

• prevents moisture loss

• tones and restores venous circulation

• promotes the healing of tissues

• detoxifies

purifies

aids in reducing cellulite

increases the metabolism of adipose tissue

• diminishes swelling

• assists in the tissue-cleaning action of the lymphatic system

• assists the body’s natural eliminatory response

promotes hair growth

tones the skin and tissues

APPLICATIONS

oily skin, acne, cellulite

skin and scalp tonic

congested skin

muscle fatigue

stiffness

water retention

cellulitis

depression

headaches

nervous exhaustion

performance stress

active

fragrance

The essence of grapefruit, also known as shaddock, is obtained (made) by cold press of the peels. Properties for the skin include: antibacterial, antioxidant and detoxifying. Grapefruit is used for the following skin conditions: cellulitis, dull skin, toxin buildup and water retention. It tones the skin and tissues, promotes hair growth, and can be diluted in the bath to assist with: cellulite, colds and flu, lack of energy, jet lag, muscle fatigue, overweight, headaches, moodiness, and mental and physical tiredness. Described as a sweet, sharp citrus top note, its energizing fragrance provokes euphoria and helps to stimulate self-esteem. Grapefruit oil clears the mind and uplifts the spirits; it is refreshing and reviving, especially when feeling down.

presumiby evolved from the West Indian “shaddock” fruit. Although not a hybrid, the grapefurit did not exist 400 years ago, and it was still a rarity around the beginning of the 20th Century. Highly developed cultivation and refining of the fruits (better juice, meat, fewer seeds, etc.) has, as so often in nature, cause some changes elsewhere in the fruits: the oil from the peel has become milder and sweeter than it was only a few decades ago.

A large, vigorous, cultivated tree, often over 10m (33ft) high with a single trunk, many branches, glossy leaves and large yellow fruits.

Produced mainly in Floria, Texas and California now

ABOUT THE OIL

A beautiful reddish-pink color, our Pink Grapefruit essential oil is from a natural farm where the trees are unsprayed and free of pesticides though not yet organically certified. The Ruby Red is from certified organically grown grapefruit, and has a deep reddish-orange color.

produces by cold expression of the peel of the fruits

Both Pink and Ruby Red essential oils are obtained by cold-pressing the rinds of grapefruit from South Africa. The cold-press extraction method gently extracts the sweet oil without changing the molecular composition. To retain optimal freshness, Grapefruit essential oil should always be kept cold.

mobile, yellowish to greenish-yellow or pale orange-yellow oil

The quality of the fruit and the care taken in harvesting and pressing of the oil seems to play a much more significant role in the final essential oil than the cultivar of Grapefruit. All grapefruits will a have a great, sweet-tart aroma, and the best, as these are, will smell rich and complex.

OF INTEREST

The essential oil of grapefruit has been used for its nutritional (vitamin C) and anti-infectious properties for centuries. It is also used extensively to flavor soft drinks and is a popular component of soaps and personal care products.

Of Interest

Citrus paradisi, or grapefruit, is a hybrid of the sweet orange, Citrus sinensis, and the pomelo, Citrus maxima.

Safety Data

May cause skin irritation. Phototoxic.

Largest Producing Countries

USA and West Indies

Traditional Use

Like many citrus fruits grapefruit is high in Vitamin C, and is used throughout the food and beverage industry. The oil is used in the fragrance industry.

The difference between the essential oil from the white- and red-fleshed cultivars is that the former generally has a higher aldehyde content and lower evaporative residue than the latter, which also contains a small percvenytage of linalool.

(+)-Limonene

β-Myrcene

α-Pinene

Sabinene

Nootkatone

NON-VOLATILE COMPOUNDS

Bergapten

Epoxy-bergamottin

Bergamottin

A fragrance component in soaps, detergents, cosmetics and perfumes

A favorite of children

PROPERTIES

antidepressant

disinfectant

stimulant

depurative

lymphatic stimulant

aerial antiseptic

digestive stimulant

lymphatic decongestant

Antibacterial, antidepressant, antiseptic, astringent, depurative, digestive, diuretic, restorative, stimulant, tonic

anti-infectious

restorative

antitoxic

lymphatic stimulant:

obesity

cellulitis

water retention

tonic

awakening

clearing

joyful

refreshing

reviving

cleansing

uplifts

revives

for stress:

depression

nervous exhaustion

BENEFITS

• settles digestion

• neutralizes microbes

• stimulates the digestive system

• reduces appetite

• assists in cleansing and detoxifying the body

• clears toxins from the body

• uplifting

• improves mood

• calms the nervous system

encourages weitht loss

• lessens anxiety

• reduces stress

strengthens the nervous system

balances a tired and overstimulated nervous system.

USES

Like many of the citrus oils, Grapefruit has a unique 'fat dissolving' characteristic. This is the essential oil most noted for use in reducing cellulite, (it can be used by itself, or in a carrier and massaged into affected areas) and can be included in massage blends for this application. It has been shown in laboratory studies to increase the metabolism of adipose tissue (fat cells).

Energetics

cool

dry

In Chinese medicine, Grapefruit is cooling, decongesting, and beneficial for an overheated liver and sluggish lymphatic system.

MAIN ELEMENT: WOOD (& EARTH)

Subtle Aromatherapy

On psychological and emotional levels, grapefruit is noted to assist in cases of depression where one may tend to overindulge in food or chemicals to pacify their pain. The oil may clear the psychological 'heat' and congestion that result from self-criticism and blame, promoting a lightness of spirit. Grapefruit is refreshing, cheering, slightly euphoria-inducing and slightly energizing. Its sweet and familiar aroma can evoke warm feelings that melt sour dispositions.

Inner-child work

energizes

enlivens

disallows egocentricity

reconnects mind, body and soul

awakens the mind

allows us to be in harmony

encourages:

joy

positivity

confidence

attunement

alertness

generosity

spontaneity

cooperation

upliftment

recommended for people who are depressed and lethargic, particularly in winter

used for citrus note modifications in fragrances, bur its main use is in flavors (particularly soft drinks)

fragrance component in

soaps

detergents

personal care products

Note Classification

Top

Aroma

Fresh, tangy citrus

sweet

This Pink Grapefruit essential oil has a, sweet citrus top note followed by a floral, musty middle note and green, herbaceous undertones.

Both the Pink and the Ruby Red Grapefruit essential oils have a fresh, sweet citrus top note followed by a floral, musty middle note and green, herbaceous undertones with the red being and slightly deeper in the middle.

fresh

light

citrus

slightly sweet

fresh-citrusy

rather sweet

resembles sweet orange oil to a certain degree, but also has notes in common with bitter orange oil

with a similar taste

Blends well with Basil, Palmarosa and Rosewood; florals such as Geranium, Chamomile, Jasmine, Lavender and Ylang-Ylang; citrus oils including Lime, Mandarin, Bergamot, Neroli, Petitgrain, and Lemon. Palmarosa,

Blends Well With

Bergamot, black pepper, cardamom, clary sage, clove, cypress, eucalyptus, fennel, frankincense, geranium, ginger, juniper, lavender, lemon, mandarin, neroli, palmarosa, patchouli, peppermint, rosemary, thyme linalol, ylang ylang

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