Guide des huiles essentiellesMay 5, 20264 min read

Essential oil - Organic sweet orange

STRESS & FATIGUE MATURE SKIN

A shrub species from the Rutaceae family, Citrus sinensis is mainly found around the Mediterranean. It thrives in sunny, warm climates, where it can reach a height of 10 meters! A cross between grapefruit and mandarin, the sweet orange originated in Southeast Asia. Sweet orange is distinguished from bitter orange, which comes from the Citrus aurantium variety, used to make neroli essential oil and orange blossom hydrosol.

A highly decorative fruit tree, the sweet orange tree produces flowers that attract many pollinating insects. Its highly aromatic fruits with thick rinds are harvested from November to March.

INCI name: Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil
Botanical name: Citrus sinensis
Part of the plant extracted: Fruit zest
Extraction method: Cold pressing

Cultivation & Origin

Sweet orange is native to Asia. Traces of its cultivation were later found in Portugal, then in Spain and the United States, particularly in Florida. It is, of course, also found in southern European countries, such as Morocco, Greece, and Italy.
For a very long time, the sweet orange tree was highly prized as an ornamental tree in luxurious residences.

Organic sweet orange essential oil is obtained by cold pressing the fruit pericarps and has multiple uses: wellness, cosmetics, and even culinary!

Health Properties

Properties

Promotes digestion:

Like all citrus essential oils, sweet orange essential oil is recommended for soothing digestive disorders and facilitating digestion. Its concentration in limonene acts on intestinal motility and the stomach. It is therefore recommended for gastric problems, constipation, or heaviness. It can be used alone or in combination with other oils known to be beneficial for the digestive system, such as peppermint or ginger essential oil. It can also be taken for occasional use, after a rich meal, or as a course of treatment, for example, after the end-of-year festivities.

Fights stress and anxiety:

An exceptional calming and relaxing essential oil, sweet orange has been the subject of several studies that have validated its soothing benefits on stress and anxiety. Diffused for a few minutes in the ambient air or inhaled, organic sweet orange essential oil brings comfort and vitality. It helps balance mood and combat gloom. It is therefore primarily recommended as an aid in cases of blues or depression to regain well-being. It can be used alone or in combination with other positive and relaxing essential oils such as ylang-ylang or true lavender.

Purifies ambient air:

When diffused into the air, sweet orange essential oil helps purify the air and combat the spread of viruses and bacteria. For this use, it can be combined with lemon, eucalyptus, and ravintsara essential oils for a complete synergy and an even more pronounced purifying effect.
It also eliminates bad odors and creates a friendly, relaxing, and comforting atmosphere in the home.

Cosmetics

Slows down skin aging:

Rich in antioxidants, organic sweet orange essential oil is preferred for caring for mature skin, alone or in combination with vegetable oils and essential oils with similar properties. To simply enjoy the anti-aging benefits of this essential oil, you can add a drop of sweet orange essential oil to your night cream to revitalize the skin and contribute to its radiance. Be careful not to use it during the day as it is photosensitizing!

Cares for combination to oily skin and fights dandruff:

An ally for mature skin, organic sweet orange essential oil also works wonders on combination, oily, or blemish-prone skin. Astringent, purifying, and toning, it combats the appearance of acne breakouts and reduces skin inflammation. It also helps to balance sebum production, on both skin and scalp. It is also highly recommended in hair care to combat dandruff and itching!

Stimulates blood circulation and fights cellulite:

Invigorating, sweet orange essential oil is also recommended for making massage gels or slimming oils. Draining, it naturally stimulates blood circulation, fights water retention, and helps relieve the feeling of heavy legs. It is simply used by massaging from the ankles up to the thighs, either alone diluted in a vegetable oil or in combination with other active ingredients with complementary properties for a deeper treatment.
A natural way to easily combat orange peel skin, in addition to a balanced diet and regular physical activity!

Usage Tips

A very pleasant essential oil to use, organic sweet orange essential oil is mainly used in cosmetics and atmospheric diffusion. Antiseptic, relaxing, and anti-stress, it is one of the most effective essential oils for promoting relaxation and balancing mood.
Its gourmet and floral scent is also popular for making night creams, massage oils, or slimming cosmetics, as well as household products or natural perfumes.
In cosmetics, it is recommended for caring for mature, tired, and dull skin, as well as for combination to oily skin to help balance sebum production and fight imperfections.

Regarding combinations with other essential oils, sweet orange essential oil blends very well with lemon, Scots pine, or ravintsara essential oils to purify the ambient air and create a fresh and comforting atmosphere. To complement its relaxing benefits, it can be combined with petitgrain bigarade, true lavender, ylang-ylang, or Roman chamomile essential oils.

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