Guide to essential oils

Essential oil of Grapefruit Organic

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Diffuse grapefruit essential oil with its invigorating properties to bring optimism and good humour. Stimulating, grapefruit essential oil boosts self-esteem and refocuses the mind. In cooking, grapefruit essential oil adds a fine, fruity flavour that is highly valued.

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How to use

  • Skin application and massage

    Skin application and massage

    Appropriate

  • Cosmetic active ingredient

    Cosmetic active ingredient

    Appropriate

  • Aromatherapy bath

    Aromatherapy bath

    Appropriate

  • Diffusion

    Diffusion

    Appropriate

  • Food use

    Food use

    Suitable

Features

Properties

Precautions

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Features

Production process

Cold pressed

Part of the plant used

Zest

Botanical name

Citrus paradisii (Variety: White grapefruit)

Warning

The properties, information and methods of use below are quotes from reference books or websites on aromatherapy, hydrolatherapy and phytotherapy. This general information is provided for informative purposes only and in no way constitutes medical guidance. Under no circumstances can this information be used as a substitute for a medical diagnosis, consultation or follow-up, nor can it incur our liability. We recommend that you consult the guide to essential oils before using them, so that you are aware of any precautions that need to be taken. If in doubt, consult a doctor before using essential oils.

Bibliographic references

Telphon T. (2003) ABC des Huiles Essentielles. Editions Grancher. Walters C. (1999) Aromathérapie. Guide illustré du bien-être. Editions Könemann. Purchon N. (2001) La bible de l'aromathérapie. Editions Marabout. Bitsas A. (2009) Aromathérapie corps et âme. Comment ajuster complexité aromatique et complexité humaine. Editions Amyris. Franchomme P., Jollois R. et Pénoël D. (2001) L'Aromathérapie exactement. Editions Roger Jollois. Willem J.-P. (2007) Aroma Minceur. Editions Albin Michel. Pataud A. (2004) La cuisine aux huiles essentielles. Des recettes saines et créatives. Editions Ambre. Cupillard E. et V. (2006) Cuisiner avec les huiles essentielles et les eaux florales. Editions La Plage.

Properties

Health

Wellness

Beauty

Kitchen

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Grapefruit essential oil is very popular as an air freshener, giving off a fresh, invigorating fruity fragrance. It is traditionally recommended for stimulating appetite and aiding digestion. It's also an excellent detox ally after celebrations or a period of overeating!

Properties

Organic grapefruit essential oil is renowned for the following health benefits:

  • Aperitif and digestive stimulant

  • Detoxifying, promotes healthy liver function and helps to eliminate overeating.

  • Aerialantiseptic

  • Refreshing, its fruity fragrance pleasantly perfumes the atmosphere.

Uses

Grapefruit essential oil is traditionally used to improve the following situations:

  • Slow or poor digestion, nausea, overeating, detox treatment

  • Lack of appetite

  • Water retention, obesity

  • For air diffusion, cleansing rooms

Synergies

  • Digestion: Peppermint, Ginger and Cumin essential oils

  • Helps promote appetite: Fennel, Peppermint essential oils

  • Detox: Bog Labrador Tea, Rosemary verbenone, carrot essential oils

  • Air purification: Lemon, Scots Pine, Silver Fir, psiadia, Fragonia essential oils

In practice

Air purification: for air diffusion, in synergy with other essential oils.

Precautions

  • Not recommended for pregnant or breastfeeding women, or children under 6 years old.

  • Always use diluted.

  • Avoid prolonged use.

  • Avoid contact with eyes and mucous membranes.

  • Keep out of reach of children.

  • Photosensitizing essential oil

    : Avoid sun exposure for 10 hours after application.

  • Some natural compounds in this essential oil may cause allergic reactions in sensitive individuals when incorporated into a cosmetic formulation.

  • Avoid using old or oxidized essential oils. Store away from light and air.

  • As a general rule, always perform a patch test by applying your preparation to the inside of your elbow at least 48 hours before use.

  • For use as a cosmetic ingredient, refer to specific precautions.

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A beautiful tree with dense foliage, the grapefruit tree produces fruit in bunches, hence the origin of its English name'grapefruit'. Its fruit, called grapefruit in everyday life but known in botany as pomelo, belongs to the category of citrus fruit. They have a yellow to pink rind, and their juicy pulp can be yellow, pink or red, more or less bitter or sweet depending on the variety. The white grapefruit is spherical in shape and may have slightly flattened ends. It is twice the size of an orange and has a yellow skin. The flesh is both crunchy and juicy, with a slightly acidic and slightly sweet taste.

It's this variety that you'll enjoy with grapefruitessential oil, whose scent is very faithful to the fruit. Grapefruit essence is obtained by cold pressing the zest. It's an excellent air freshener for air diffusion, and is also known for giving energy and optimism. Its active ingredients help to rid the body of toxins for a toning and slimming effect. It is also known for purifying oily skin and toning the scalp.

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Scent is suitable for diffusion.

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Equivalents

Essential Oils

1 ml = approximately 35 drops (with our Aroma-Zone dropper caps)

Carrier Oils

1 pump (Aroma-Zone aluminium pump) = approx. 0.15 ml

Mass / Volume conversion (for a liquid)

Mass (g) = Density x Volume (ml) at 20°C

Further information

1 full teaspoon = between 3 and 4.5 ml

1 full tablespoon = between 7.5 and 10 ml


However, these spoon ratios depend on a number of factors (e.g. viscosity of the liquid, temperature, depth and size of the spoon, rheological behaviour of the liquid), and we strongly advise you to use precise measuring equipment, such as graduated test tubes, graduated pipettes, and precision scales.