Tangerine Essential Oil

Tangerine essential oil is procured from the bright orange citrus fruit of the Citrus reticulata variety. It is enriched with antiseptic, antispasmodic, tonic, sedative, stomachic, antioxidant, antimicrobial, and antibacterial properties. It has a fresh citrusy and floral aroma with an undertone of neroli that will engulf you in its embrace. This nutritious oil is rich in vitamins A and C and Potassium. They are used to brighten skin, prevent infections, detoxify your fluids, alleviate inflammation and spasms and help in cell regeneration. Application Aromatherapy Like other citrus essential oil, the aroma of tangerine can elevate the mood and reduce anxiety levels by reducing the blood pressure and putting the mind and body in a calmer state. The essential oil acts on the olfactory receptors to reduce pulse rate and stress hormone levels.

• Add a few drops of the tangerine 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.
• Alternatively, you can add a few drops of the oil to a carrier oil or body lotion and massage it onto your skin.
• For benefits on the go, you can dab a few drops on a handkerchief and take it with you.

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

  Disinfectant & Cleanser The antibacterial nature of tangerine essential oil also makes it an efficient cleaner and disinfectant that you can use to tidy up your kitchen counters and cupboards, bathrooms as well as floors. It can additionally also aid wood polishing, dishwashing, and removing stains from laundry while leaving behind a pleasant zesty aroma.

• To create a surface cleaner, mix 10-20 drops of tangerine essential oil with 2 tablespoons of dish soap and 500ml of water and add it to a spray bottle.
• Add 3-4 drops of tangerine essential oil to olive oil and buff it onto wood with a rag to provide a natural polish.
• Add 3-4 drops of the oil to your dish soap or to the floor of your dishwasher to achieve grease-free and squeaky clean dishes.
•  Adding 10-12 drops of tangerine oil to your liquid detergent can remove stains from the laundry.

Healing The tangerine essential oil has a healing effect on a variety of ailments. Firstly, it helps in alleviating distress due to spasms in the muscles as well as the respiratory, nervous, and digestive systems to heal pain, breathing issues, congestion, cough, gastrointestinal issues, and convulsions. Secondly, the oil helps in creating a balance between the acids and juices inside our digestive system. Third, the oil also fights against bacterial infections and prevents sepsis in wounds. Fourth, it also reduces inflammation throughout the body’s systems. And lastly, it boosts immunity through detoxification and is a rich supplement of vitamin C.

• When taking a bath, add 10 drops of tangerine essential oil to hot water and soak for at least 10 minutes.
• You can also apply a blend of tangerine oil and coconut oil to painful points and massage with it.
• To a cotton ball, soak a blend of tangerine oil and coconut oil and apply it topically to the wounded region to disinfect.

Detoxifying Tangerine oil has depurative qualities which help in the excretion of toxins such as uric acid, excess salt, and water from your system. This process helps to increase the oxygen quantity in the blood and thereby also increases the immunity of the system.

• Indulge in a detox foot bath or full body bath by taking hot water in a tub with an added mixture of Epsom salt and tangerine essential oil and soak in it for 15-20 minutes.