What effects does sweet orange oil have?

Overview of sweet orange essential oil benefits 

Sweet Orange Oils are cold pressed from the peels of the Citrus sinensis and Citrus aurantium fruits. Orange Oils are top or middle notes in natural perfumery and are known for adding a bright and cheerful character to a blend. They tend to blend well with other citrus essences as well as with many spicy oils, some florals, and some woody or resinous oils. Used in aromatherapy, Orange Oils impart an uplifting influence on the mood, promoting an energetic outlook while at the same time, promoting feelings of calm and relaxation. They are also known to have a purifying influence, discouraging airborne pathogens when diffused in a space. Orange Oils have been widely used in traditional medicines and they remain popular in many applications today. Used in a relaxing massage, Orange Oil is believed to boost the body's natural defenses, support healthy circulation, and help refresh the body when dealing with physical stresses and discomforts.

Specific benefits of cold pressed sweet orange  oil in different fields 

Sweet orange oil benefits for aromatherapy and natural fragrances

There are many ways to leverage Orange Oil benefits in aromatherapy and natural perfumery, since sweet Orange Oils are versatile and tend to blend well with a variety of other essences. Due to their positive influence on the mind and general ability to promote a sense of calm, Orange Oils can be used in a wide range of blends to enhance an equally wide range of moods.

If you have a strong preference for a particular Orange Oil, simply add a few drops of it to your favorite diffuser and let it imbue your immediate space with the purifying aroma of positivity and vitality. If you prefer a freshening room spray, blend 50-100 drops of your favorite Orange Oil in 300 ml of pure or distilled water. Note that Orange Sweet, Bitter Orange, Blood Orange, Clementine, and Tangerine oils are most suitable for an energizing aromatherapy experience and may be combined for an enhanced effect. Mandarin, Neroli, and Petitgrain may be better suited to create a sense of calm and relaxation in a space, either on their own or in combination.

Orange oil essential oil benefits for cosmetics

When added to natural beauty formulations, Orange Oils are wonderful essences for the skin, balancing oils, cleansing, and purifying for a sweetly sparkling energy. They also endow any cosmetic blend with a superb aroma to further promote the positive feelings that a little beautifying self-care is known to spark. Simply adding a drop or two of your preferred Orange Oil to a regular cleanser, body wash, or shampoo is enough to boost its beauty benefits. Orange essences also make great craft soap scents and can be mixed with a variety of our Melt & Pour Soap Bases for some customized citrus suds. Of course, Orange essences work nicely in more complex applications as well, and we have included a couple recipe ideas to help you get the best out of your blends.

To perk up your beauty routine with a citrus spin on a spa treatment, try making your own orange salt scrub. In a small bowl, combine 1 cup of sea salt with 1 teaspoon of orange peel powder. (Note that you can make your own orange powder by drying orange peels in the sun and then blitzing them in a food processor.) In a separate bowl, mix 50 ml of Apricot Kernel oil with a dash of Vitamin E oil, and 10 drops of your preferred Orange Oil. When all wet ingredients have been thoroughly combined, add them to the salt and powder and mix well. This scrub can be gently massaged into damp skin to smooth and polish it while supporting healthy circulation and delighting the senses with an energizing aroma – just be sure to avoid use on the delicate skin of the face and neck. Store this scrub in a sterilized glass jar when not using.

You can make a gentle facial oil to cleanse the skin at the same time as reinvigorating dry, papery areas with moisture and suppleness simply by combining 4 drops of Neroli Essential Oil with 3 drops each of Patchouli and Sandalwood oils, and 2 drops of Rosewood oil. Dilute this blend in 24 ml of Jojoba carrier oil and lightly apply all over the face and neck, taking care to avoid the eyes. Alternatively, if you have sensitive skin or if you are dealing with irritation, you can try a blend composed of 15 drops of Orange (Sweet) Essential Oil and 5 drops each of Neroli and Lavender oils. Dilute this blend in 60 ml of Jojoba carrier oil before applying to the face.