Guide to essential oils

Essential oil of Furanocoumarin-free grapefruit

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Non-photosensitising, Grapefruit essential oil without furocoumarins is appreciated for cosmetic use. It is widely used to help reduce the appearance of cellulite. Toning and purifying, Grapefruit essential oil without furocoumarins is known to stimulate the scalp and regulate oily scalps.

All hair types

All hair types

How to use

  • Skin application and massage

    Skin application and massage

    Suitable

  • Cosmetic active ingredient

    Cosmetic active ingredient

    Suitable

  • Aromatherapy bath

    Aromatherapy bath

    Appropriate

  • Diffusion

    Diffusion

    Appropriate

  • Food grade

    Food grade

    Suitable

Features

Properties

Precautions

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Features

Production process

Cold pressed then complete distillation by steam distillation

Part of the plant used

Zest

Botanical name

Citrus paradisi

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

Franchomme P., Jollois R. et Pénoël D. (2001) L'Aromathérapie exactement. Editions Roger Jollois.

Walters C. (1999) Aromathérapie. Guide illustré du bien-être. Editions Könemann.

Purchon N. (2001) La bible de l'aromathérapie. Editions Marabout.

Telphon T. (2003) ABC des Huiles Essentielles. Editions Grancher.

Millet.F (2013) Le grand guide des huiles essentielles, Edition Marabout

Bitsas A. (2009) Aromathérapie corps et âme. Comment ajuster complexité aromatique et complexité humaine. Editions Amyris.

Bousquet M. et Vanbremeersch C. (2008) Mes petits cadeaux cosmétiques BIO. Editions Leduc.S.

Macheteau S. et Guet V. (2007) 90 recettes de beauté bio à faire soi-même.Editions Vigot.

Le Foll N. et Da Costa B. (2005) Saveurs et bien-être. La cuisine aux huiles essentielles. Editions Filipacchi.

Cupillard E. et V. (2006) Cuisiner avec les huiles essentielles et les eaux florales. Editions La Plage.

Macheteau.S (2009) Belle,bio et gourmande, Edition Vigot

Properties

Furocoumarin-free grapefruit essential oil is traditionally used for: Hair loss, alopecia

Health

Wellness

Beauty

Kitchen

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For use in aromatherapy, it is advisable to use unrectified grapefruit essential oil. However, furocoumarin-free grapefruit essential oil has similar properties, and is excellent for diffusing to purify the air. Its invigorating fruity fragrance is also ideal for whetting the appetite.

Properties

Furocoumarin-free grapefruit essential oil is renowned for the following health benefits:

  • Detoxifying aperitif and digestive stimulant, promotes healthy liver function and aids by reducing the effects of overeating.

  • Aerial antiseptic

  • Refreshing, with a fruity aroma that pleasantly fragrances the atmosphere.

Uses

Furocoumarin-free grapefruit essential oil is traditionally used to improve the following conditions:

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

  • Lack of appetite

  • Water retention, obesity

  • Atmospheric diffusion, room sanitisation

Synergies

  • Digestion: Peppermint, ginger, and cumin essential oils

  • Helps stimulate appetite: Fennel, peppermint essential oils

  • Detox: Bog Labrador tea, rosemary verbenone, and carrot essential oils

  • Air sanitisers: Lemon, Scots pine, silver fir, psiadia, and fragonia essential oils

In practice

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

Precautions

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

  • Avoid contact with eyes and mucous membranes. Keep out of reach of children. Internal use should be limited in dose and duration and only on the advice of a therapist. Always dilute before topical application.

  • Some natural compounds contained in this essential oil may present a risk of allergy for certain sensitive individuals when the essential oil is incorporated into a cosmetic preparation.

  • Old or oxidised essential oils should be avoided. Store protected from light and air.

  • As a general rule, always perform an application test of your preparation in the crease of the elbow at least 48 hours before use.

  • For use as a cosmetic ingredient, please refer to the 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, known as grapefruit in everyday life but botanically recognised as pomelo, belongs to the citrus fruit category. They have a yellow to pink rind, and their juicy pulp can be yellow, pink or red, and the sweetness or bitterness depends on the variety. Organic furocoumarin-free grapefruit essential oil is obtained by steam distillation of grapefruit essential oil that is initially obtained by cold pressing the fruit's zest.

This technique removes the furocoumarin family of compounds from the essential oil. These compounds unfortunately cause photosensitive reactions in the skin if it is exposed to the sun after application. To be able to enjoy the fragrance of grapefruit essential oil and its properties in your cosmetics without the risk of photosensitisation, we have created a high-quality organic grapefruit essential oil without these photosensitising molecules. This essential oil can be incorporated easily and without any risk into blends for massage oils and day creams, and is traditionally used for its lipolytic action externally to firm the skin and eliminate "orange peel" skin without any risks from exposure to the sun. It is also used to purify oily skin and tone the scalp. Recognised as an excellent antiseptic, grapefruit essential oil can also be diffused to boost energy andoptimism.

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Aromatherapy recipes from the bibliography

EO = Essential Oil VO = Carrier Oil or Macerated Oil

Exhaustion and overwork - "targeted oil for overwork" (N. Purchon)

Health & wellbeingLow energy, fatigue

  • 1 teaspoon true lavender essential oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon grapefruit essential oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon lemon essential oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon sandalwood essential oil

Uses: Include the essential oil blend in a spray bottle.

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.