Citrus paradisi crude peel, cold-pressed, from Florida.
Aroma: Grapefruit White Essential Oil has a fresh, light, slightly bitter citrus scent that is very characteristic of the fruit. Citrusy. Tangier than pink grapefruit, less sweet.
Common Uses: Grapefruit White Essential Oil is believed by aromatherapists to be a spiritual up-lifter, and to ease muscle fatigue and stiffness. It is also a purifier of congested, oily and acne-prone skin and is sometimes added to creams and lotions as a natural toner and cellulite treatment. Grapefruit Essential Oil is reputed to ease nervous exhaustion and relieve depression.
...and repelling ticks!
Grapefruit Oil Uses: Cellulitis, dull skin, toxin build-up, water retention. [Julia Lawless, The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Essential Oils (Rockport, MA: Element Books, 1995), 57-60.]
Constituents: Limonene, Geraniol, Citral, Citronellal, Neral [Shirley Price, The Aromatherapy Workbook (Hammersmith, London: Thorsons, 1993), 54-5.]
Main Constituents:
Limonene: 94.92%
Myrcene: 1.76%
Botanical Name: Citrus racemosa
Plant Part: Peel
Extraction Method: Cold Pressed
Colour: Pale yellow to greenish yellow liquid.
Consistency: Thin
Note: Top to Middle
Strength of Aroma: Medium
Blends well with: Grapefruit White blends well with other members of the citrus family, Rosemary, Cypress, Lavender, Geranium, Cardamom and generally most spice oils.
The differences between the White and Pink Grapefruits are minor. The difference in cost is simply an example of supply and demand; there is more pink grapefruit produced because it is sweeter than the white variety.
Cautions: Grapefruit Essential Oil can cause photosensitivity. Avoid use during pregnancy.
Safety Information: Phototoxic. [Robert Tisserand, Essential Oil Safety (United Kingdom: Churchill Livingstone, 1995), 138.] Do not use if the area of application will be exposed to sunlight for 24 hours due to its phototoxicity.
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