grapefruit essential oil

Description

Grapefruit essential oil from Alqvimia is obtained by cold pressing the peel of the fruit of the Citrus paradisi tree, originating in the Caribbean. Its fragrance is known to help calm stress.

Properties and benefits of grapefruit essential oil

Among its properties and benefits are:

At a Cosmetic Level: Grapefruit Essential Oil is a tonic, reducing, detoxifying, anti-cellulite and also lipo-reducing. It is also an astringent essential oil that makes it ideal for blemishes on oily and congested skin. It has antioxidant and moisturizing properties, it stimulates collagen synthesis and purifies. It also has anti-aging and protective properties against oxidative processes in the skin. It is perfect for balancing oily skin. It also helps fight cellulite.

At Therapeutic Level: it is an essential oil with purifying, diuretic, disinfectant and stimulating action.

On an Emotional Level: Grapefruit Essential Oil helps purify and overcome energy losses. It also helps adaptogenesis with light, or what is similar, jet lag. It is one of the essential oils that helps travelers and inspires them to connect with other continents and areas of the world. It is usually influenced by the fact that it works on intrinsic and rational fears, enhancing the desire for discovery and adventure.

It is one of the basic essential oils in the care of oily skin or skin with sebum hypersecretion. ideal to include in anti-stress formulations as it combats fatigue, melancholic states and promotes positive attitudes.

How to take grapefruit essential oil?

It is recommended to apply cutaneously on the face and body.

• Facial Use: use in a proportion of 99% carrier vegetable oil and 1% essential oil. This is equivalent to 2 drops of essential oil per 10 ml of carrier oil.
• Body Use: use in a proportion of 97% carrier oil and 3% essential oil. This amounts to 6 drops of essential oil per 10 ml of carrier oil.

Application mode:

• Diffuser: the use of heatless diffusers is recommended, such as the ALQVIMIA Flask, since heat can alter the properties of essential oils. You can use up to a maximum of 10 drops of Essential Oil Preparation in the diffuser.
• Bath: dilute a maximum of 10-15 drops of essential oil preparation in a small amount of milk (vegetable or animal), yogurt, honey, salt or bath gel. Essential oils do not dissolve in water, so they need a vehicle to mix in the bathtub.
• Inhalation with steam: Apply a maximum of 5 drops of the preparation in a container with hot water (approximately 1-2 liters) and perform inhalations, covering the head and the container with a towel, to retain the steam for longer.
• Sauna: dilute a maximum of 2 drops of essential oil preparation for every 500 ml of water used in the sauna.

Storage conditions

Store in a cool, dry place.

Composition of grapefruit essential oil

Citrus grandis (grapefruit) peel oil, Limonene.