Sweet Orange Essential Oil

Sweet Orange Essential Oil (Citrus Sinesis), with its uplifting citrus aroma, is a pleasant and nourishing oil, reaping benefits for everyone. It exhibits medicinal functions with its antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties along with being packed with antioxidants. Sweet Orange Essential Oil is commonly used in many cosmetic products for its versatile functions, including cleansing, treatment of infections and wounds, and clearing acne. It is also a popular stress buster that can relieve depression and anxiety and alleviate the mood. Application • Relieving Anxiety and Depression: Aromatherapy using the Sweet Orange Essential Oil is effective in reducing the symptoms caused by depression and anxiety. The essential oil acts on the olfactory receptors to reduce pulse rate and stress hormone levels.

• Add a few drops of the sweet orange essential oil, along with water, to a traditional diffusing lamp or an electric diffuser and allow the sweet smell to immerse into the air to provide aromatherapeutic benefits.

• Healing and Pain Relief: Inhalation of sweet orange essential oil is also related to reduced reports of pain. Alternatively, You can use a mixture of ginger and orange essential oil in a base oil to massage in pain-afflicted areas. It is found to be especially effective in alleviating knee pain. Being anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, and antiseptic, it can also reduce pain and inflammation in wounds and scars, soothe irritated skin and promote faster recovery for injuries. • Skincare: Sweet orange possesses antimicrobial properties and antioxidants, which can help to balance oil and sebum levels on the skin and improve dry skin to prevent and reduce acne. Vitamin C in the product can reduce dark spots and prevent signs of aging.

• Add 2-3 drops of the Sweet Orange Essential Oil to your everyday skincare products to achieve this result.
• Combine 2-3 drops of orange essential oil and tea tree essential oil in a carrier oil and massage it on your skin for the treatment of acne.

• Insecticidal Properties: Sweet Orange Essential Oil can also repel insects. It contains limonene which is lethal to fleas, ants, and flies. Add 5-6 drops of orange essential oil to an ounce of water along with a teaspoon of dish soap. You can pour this mixture into a spray bottle and apply it to windows, doors, and corners of your house. • Cleansing: Sweet orange essential oil is extremely effective in cleansing and can be added to floor cleaners, kitchen sprays, dish soaps, as well as your body wash to leave your body and your house squeaky clean.

• A blend of orange and tea tree essential oil in white vinegar and dish soap can be a potent floor cleanser. In the case of dishes, remove the vinegar and use the same formula to remove greasy spots.

• Aphrodisiac: The essential oil acts on the endocrine system and stimulates the production of hormones, which makes it a mild aphrodisiac. It can invigorate your libido and can also assist with erectile dysfunction, impotence, and frigidity. You can achieve these effects by diffusing the orange essential oil in your bedroom. • Room Freshener: The sweet and citrusy aroma of orange is also potent against foul smell and odor.

• You can make a natural air freshener by combining 10-15 drops of the essential oil in a cup of water, along with baking soda or rubbing alcohol, and spraying it as and when required. You can also combine 10-15 drops of orange, lemon, and lavender essential oil with white vinegar and add a small amount while adding your sheets and clothes into the dryer for a fresh aroma.

Warning:

•  Do not use essential oils internally.
•  Do not apply directly to the skin; always dilute with a carrier oil.
•  Keep out of reach of children.
•  Avoid contact with eyes and mucous membranes.
•  Do not use citrus oils before exposure to UV light.
•  Use only pure essential oils; avoid synthetic fragrances.
•  Avoid prolonged exposure without ventilation.
•  Store essential oils and carrier oils properly to avoid degradation and rancidity.