Grapefruit

Citrus paradisi

Growing method: Conventional
Extraction method: Cold pressed
Part of the plant: fruit peel
Country of Origin: USA

Perfumery note: top with middle intensity

Blends with: bergamot, fri, frankincense, juniper, lavender orange, patchouli, rosemary, ylang-ylang

Grapefruit has a tangy citrus that is slighty sweet, charactaristic of the fruit with more intensity. It invigorates the mind, mood, and body with its bright scent.

PRIMARY CONSTITUENTS: lemonene, myrcene, a-pinene, sabinene, bergaptene

Safety: 

  • Always dilute when applying to the skin.

  • Grapefruit can be phototoxic when used at concentrations greater than 4%.

  • Oxidized grapefruit may causes sensitization to the skin.

  • If there is a history of health concerns such a liver disease, kidney disease, cancer, or using medication, consult a qualified aromatherapy practitioner before using aromatherapy products.

Store tightly sealed away from light and heat.

For additional information and safety recommendations, we suggest reviewing Essential Oil Safety (2nd ed) by Robert Tisserand & Rodney Young ISBN: 0443062412 / 978-0443062414

CAUTIONS: Keep out of reach of children. For external use only. Keep away from eyes and mucous membranes. If you are pregnant, nursing, taking medication, or have a medical condition, consult a health care professional prior to use.