Sweet orange essential oil (Citrus sinensis) – Properties and uses

|Antonino Arcudi

Sweet orange essential oil is like a bottled ray of sunshine. Its sweet, citrusy, and familiar aroma instantly transports us to happy moments and brings a smile to our faces. Extracted from the orange peel, this oil is one of the most popular in aromatherapy for its incredible ability to lift the mood and calm the nerves.

If you are looking for an essential oil that helps you relax, create a positive atmosphere in your home, and care for your skin, sweet orange is a perfect choice.

Main benefits and uses

Mood benefits

  • Powerful antidepressant and anxiolytic: It is known as the "oil of joy." Its aroma helps reduce anxiety, stress, and symptoms of depression, promoting a feeling of optimism and well-being.
  • Induces relaxation and sleep: Unlike other citrus oils, sweet orange has a calming effect that helps relax the mind and fall asleep, making it ideal for children and adults.

Skin benefits

  • Toning and revitalizing: Helps tone the skin and restore lost radiance.
  • Promotes collagen production: Its limonene content helps the skin produce collagen, improving firmness and elasticity.
  • Antiseptic properties: Helps cleanse and purify the skin, being useful for oily skin types.

Home benefits

  • Creates a positive atmosphere: A few drops in the diffuser are perfect for creating a cheerful and cozy atmosphere at home.
  • Cleaner and degreaser: It is an excellent natural degreaser. You can add it to your homemade cleaning products.

How to use sweet orange essential oil?

Attention! This oil is photosensitive. Do not expose yourself to the sun after applying it to the skin.

  • Face: 1 drop in 10ml of vegetable oil or cream
  • Body: 2 or 3 drops in 10ml of vegetable oil or lotion
  • Hair: Mix 2-3 drops with your favorite oil, mask, or hair tonic. Apply to the scalp.
  •   Diffuser: 5-8 drops
    Ceramic air freshener: 2-3 drops

Sweet orange essential oil is a simple and natural way to add a dose of joy to your daily life. At divain. we love aromas that make us feel good.

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