HOW IS ORANGE OIL EXTRACTED?

In the peel of a fresh sweet orange there are cells that contain the fruit's volatile fat glands.Therefore, orange oil is extracted from the peel.The extraction process may involve first separating the peel from the orange, then grinding, chopping or piercing it before pressing.The sequence of events may vary, as the peel may first be rolled with a groove to pierce the pocket of essential oil located on the underside of the peel.The liquid produced by this pressing process is a mixture of orange juice and orange essential oil, which gradually begin to separate from each other, at which point the essential oil is collected.Orange essential oil is a by-product of orange juice in a slightly different extraction process.The process involves pressing the whole fruit to extract the juice and essential oils from the pulp.Essential oils are collected by centrifugation as they separate from the juice and rise to its surface.

Cold pressing protects the antioxidants and active ingredients in the oil from heat damage.After cold pressing, some citrus oils are steam distilled.Alternatively, orange oil can also be produced by solvent extraction, supercritical CO2 extraction and turbo distillation.The extracted orange oil is orange-yellow or orange-brown, exuding the light, fresh and sweet aroma of the fruit itself.

Guide to Orange Oil Varieties and Their Benefits

• Balances moisture and oiliness of the skin.

• Ideal cleansing ingredient for those with oily skin and clogged pores.

• Cleanses, calms and balances skin without stripping its natural oils.

• Has antibacterial, antiseptic, astringent and anti-inflammatory properties, good for acne-prone, clogged, dull or oily skin.

• Soothes, calms and uplifts the mood.

• Enhances digestion by relieving constipation, diarrhea, gas and stomach cramps.

• Helps relieve cold and flu symptoms

Orange Organic Essential Oil (Sweet)

• Ideal for use in natural products requiring only organic ingredients.

• Has a scent that refreshes, warms, uplifts and brightens the environment.

• Calms and balances the mood.

• Improve concentration.