Bitter Orange Powder

Beauty

• As a mask, mixed with other natural powders

• As an aqueous infusion, incorporated as an ingredient in the water phase of your homemade cosmetic formulas, to make:

  • A toning and purifying lotion

  • A gentle, fragrant exfoliant for acne-prone skin

  • An illuminating cream for tired skin

Hair

• As a mask, mixed with other natural powders

• As a dry shampoo, mixed with other natural powders

• As an aqueous macerate (or infusion), incorporated as an ingredient into the aqueous phase of your homemade cosmetic formulas, to make:

  • A fortifying hair lotion

  • A soft, shiny shampoo

  • A softening hair mask

  • A scented conditioner

• As a paste, mask or poultice: mix with other natural powders, then with hot water to achieve the desired consistency.

• As an aqueous infusion: use as a water phase in your hair or skin blends.

Cultivation

Conventional cultivation

Quality

100% pure and natural, cosmetic quality

Production process

The fruit is harvested by hand, the rind is air-dried and then ground.

Part of the plant used

Bark

Botanical name

Citrus aurantium

Botanical family

Rutaceae

Benefits and properties

• Astringent

• Fragrance

Country of origin

India

Other names

Bitter orange

INCI name

Citrus aurantium peel powder

Learn more

Learn more

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.

Organoleptic properties

• Appearance: fine powder

• Colour: beige with a slight yellow tinge

• Odour: sweet, citrus, characteristic of bitter orange

• Energy: warming

Composition

• Flavonoids

• Synephrine

• Coumarins

• Carotenoids

• Pectin

Storage

Store away from air, moisture and light. Close the container tightly after each use.

Precautions

• Powdery product and irritant; do not use near a source of ventilation.

• It is advisable to use a mask and goggles when handling the powder.

• Avoid contact with eyes; if contact occurs, rinse thoroughly with clean water.

• Keep out of reach of children.

• This powder is very active, so we recommend that you always test it in the crease of the elbow 24 hours before application.

Warning

The properties, indications and methods of use described above are derived from scientific literature and/or reference books or websites in aromatherapy, hydrolatherapy and phytotherapy. This general information is provided for informational purposes only and cannot under any circumstances be considered as medical information. This information cannot under any circumstances replace a diagnosis, consultation or medical follow-up, nor engage our liability.

Supplier documents

'The Yoga of Herbs: An Ayurvedic Guide to Herbal Medicine' by Dr. David Frawley and Dr. Vasant Lad

http://www.passeportsante.net

D. K. Hansen, B. E. Juliar, G. E. White, L. S. Pellicore. Developmental Toxicity of Citrus aurantium in Rats. Birth Defects Research 92 (2011) 216-223.

K. Ghédira - P. Goetz. Citrus aurantium L. var. amara Link Bitter orange - Bitter orange (Rutaceae). Phytotherapy 13 (2015) 320-327.