Origin: France
Extraction: Cold pressed from the peel.
Grapefruit oil has a fresh, sweet, citrus scent and is of yellow color. Some traditional uses: to lift melancholy, relieve muscle fatigue, as an astringent for oily skin, to refresh and energize the body, stimulate detoxification, as an airborne disinfectant. Its main chemical components are: Limonene (90%), cadinene, paradisiol, neral, geraniol. Blends well with: lemon, palmarosa, bergamot, neroli, rosemary, cardamon, geranium, lavender and cypress.
Caution: As for all citrus oils, avoid immediate exposure to the sun after application to the skin.