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Sweet Orange Essential Oil 10ml
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Product Details
Name: Sweet Orange
Scientific Name: Citrus sinensis
Method of extraction: Cold pressed
Part of plant: Fruit rind
Country of origin: Brazil
Sweet orange essential oil is derived from the peel of ripe oranges through cold-pressing. It has a bright, fresh, and citrusy scent that is uplifting and invigorating. Sweet orange essential oil is known for its calming and mood-boosting properties, making it a popular choice for aromatherapy and natural skincare. It is also a common ingredient in cleaning products due to its antiseptic and deodorizing qualities.
It is carminative and helps with digestion, nausea and heartburn, whilst continuous use helps with water retention. Limonene present in orange oil is an effective solvent. It can be used in reductive massages, taking into account its photosensitising composition.
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Main Components
Limonene (95,30%)
Health
Sweet Orange oil has numerous properties, both for internal and external use, and is one of the main oils used in aromatherapy.
Digestive problems
Sweet Orange essential oil is carminative and helps with digestion, nausea and heartburn, whilst continuous use helps with water retention. It has beneficial properties to the stomach lining as well as intestinal motility and digestive or bile secretions.
Anxiolytic
Sweet Orange essential oil promotes better sleep quality, helps treat depression, stress, irritability and anxiety, but has a milder sedative effect than lavender. It can also be used in cases of insomnia, preferably on a cloth near the head of the bed, as its colour can stain pillowcases and pillows. Improves mood and increases energy. Some studies have shown that the diffusion of orange oil can reduce anxiety in adults and children in stressful situations such as dialysis and visiting dentists [1].
Circulatory problems
Limonene present in orange oil is an effective solvent. It can be used in reductive massages, taking into account its photosensitizing composition.
A recent study showed the inhibitory activity of limonene and its metabolite, perillyl alcohol, on the expression of P-Selectin protein, which may reduce the risk of venous thrombosis without affecting the coagulation factor [2].
Other uses
It is a purifying oil for the environment and acts as a natural insect repellent. Sweet Orange essential oil diffusion in the environment has a sweet aroma, ideal for promoting relaxation and joy for everyone around.
Precautions
Its external use is recommended for pregnant women over 3 months of pregnancy, children over 3 years old, adults and animals, according to professional advice.
It is a photosensitizing oil. Given cold pressing, this oil brings furanocoumarins that can cause skin stains if exposed to sunlight. The alternative to this problem is the use of distilled oil, which does not carry this molecule with it.
People with asthma must be sure to consult a doctor before use.
How to use
It is an aggressive oil for the skin, especially if used and exposed to the sun. Preferably do not apply on the skin without dilution. If you do, test on a small area beforehand.
Its use must be carried out with a maximum dilution of 20% in a carrier oil.
References
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/23930255/
[1] Alessio P, Mirshahi M, Bisson J-F, Bene M. Skin Repair Properties of d-Limonene and Perillyl Alcohol in Murine Models. Antiinflamm Antiallergy Agents Med Chem. 2014;13(1):29-35. doi:10.2174/18715230113126660021