Tangerine

Citrus reticulata

Growing method: Conventional
Extraction method: Steam distilled
Part of the plant: Fruit Peel
Country of Origin: USA

Perfumery note: top with medium intensity

Blends with: bergamot, cypress, fir, frankincense, ginger, juniper, lavender, lemon, orange, patchouli, pine, rosemary, ylang-ylang

Tangerine has an aroma similar to orange - sweet and citrus, but with more intensity.

PRIMARY CONSTITUENTS: alpha-pinene, myrcene, limonene, gamma-terpinene, citronella, linalool, neral, neryl acetate, geranyl acetate, geraniol, thymol, & carvone

Safety: 

  • Always dilute when applying to the skin.

  • Oxidized oil may irritate 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.

Tisserand & Young do not indicate any specific safe concerns.

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.