Name : Organic Sweet Orange Essential Oil, Citrus sinensis.

Obtained by: cold pressing of the peels.

Note : head.

Origin : Italy.

Composition : 100% pure, whole and natural.

Characterizing biochemical profile : monoterpenes (limonene 90%).

Fragrance description : warm, fruity, citrus, sweet.

Keyword: awakening.

Possible uses : food, room, cosmetic aroma. Described in Applied Aromatherapy.

Uses in diffusers: balsamic and purifying.

Fragrance effects: warms the atmosphere and makes it more sparkling. Facilitates concentration and the study of humanities. Brings joy and happiness, fights fears and coldness of the soul. Helps dissolve fears and sadness. Creates warm and relaxing atmospheres in which to immerse yourself to rediscover the natural sense of joy and optimism. The creative stimulus derived from its use makes it one of the favorite oils of artists.

Psycho-aromatherapy: relaxing, fights nervous tension and stress. Solar and radiant oil, facilitates joy, cheerfulness and optimism. Warms the mind and heart, gives comfort and relief. Precious in moments of sadness, despair and agitation. Gives stability and tranquility in cases of anxiety and panic attacks. Defends against the anxiety-inducing effects caused by violent emotions, traumas and tense situations. Supports in depressive syndromes, lifts morale and reactivates energy. Light stimulant useful in moments of laziness, inactivity, lack of stimulation and boredom, Application: environmental diffusion and inhalations.**

Uses in cosmetics*: added to the bath it has a refreshing, purifying, calming, revitalizing action. Applied in the form of tablets, it dissolves physical tension and stimulates lymphatic circulation, frees tissues and firms the skin, stimulates blood circulation, softens hardened and chapped areas of the skin, has excellent regenerating properties and protects the skin from dehydration. A few drops in the night cream, to enrich it with toning, cytophylactic and firming factors. Sweet orange is astringent and purifying, for this reason it is used in cosmetic masks aimed at treating impure and acne-prone skin. Recommended in liquid soaps for those who wash their hands often. Effective nourishing and antioxidant, it fights cellulite and rebalances greasy hair, gives shine to the hair.

Curiosity : it is used in cooking, to prepare cakes, ice creams and drinks to which it gives a delicious aroma.

Warnings and contraindications: non-toxic, non-irritating and non-sensitizing. Do not expose yourself to the sun for 24 hours after applying it to your skin because it is phototoxic.

*Disclaimer: the information provided comes from the literature and is not a product attribute, has a purely informative value and cannot be construed as therapeutic properties.

** Luca Fortuna, Naturopathic Aromatherapy.