Grapefruit – Essential oil
Format: 5 ml
Certified pure
Origin: Mexico
Grapefruit essential oil brings a lot of freshness and a good mood while being very relaxing. The zest of this juicy fruit is distilled and its sweet smell is much appreciated.1 It is astringent, draining, stimulates the appetite and is used to stop hair loss and for greasy hair; antiseptic, antimicrobial, to name only a few of its benefits.2 Note that it disinfects the atmosphere and allows you to relax. A joyful relaxing oil to have in your kit!
Recipes & Impressions - Yours
Genny L.: "After seeing some new products, I made my own laundry water! Distilled water, neroli floral water, alcohol, Pink Grapefruit EO, Patchouli EO, Sweet Orange EO and Atlas Cedar EO. I've been spraying my water everywhere since a while!"
Isabelle G.: In diffusion "I love Rosemary, Ylang and Grapefruit."
My properties:
Antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, aphrodisiac, venous and lymphatic decongestant, digestive, balancing, regenerating, re-equilibrating, stimulating, tonic.
Use:
Olfaction, Diffusion, Bath, Skin application, Cooking
My botanical name: Citrus paradisi
My family: Rutaceae
My color: Yellow to orange yellow
My odor: Fresh, fruity and zesty
Synergy: Sandalwood, Lavender, Palmarosa, Sage, Ylang-ylang.
Recommendations
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Before using any product containing essential oils, please check and follow the precautions, warnings and contraindications.
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Before using an essential oil, if in doubt, here is a tolerance test that allows you to check your sensitivity to essential oils. Simply place 3 drops of the essential oil mixture in the hollow of the elbow or wrist and wait a few minutes for a topical reaction, or up to 48 hours for an allergic reaction. Caution: do not use essential oils that are said to be dermocaustic or phototoxic, as they may cause burns on the skin.
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Do not apply them pure on the skin or on the mucous membranes.
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Avoid any contact with the eyes.
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Respect the recommended doses.
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Keep out of reach of children.
Note: the properties, indications and methods of use are taken from reference books or websites in aromatherapy. They are regularly found there and for many confirmed by observations in scientific environment. However, this information is given for information purposes only, and in no way constitutes medical information, nor does it engage our responsibility. For any use in a therapeutic purpose, consult a health professional.
Notice: although natural, essential oils are active products that require responsible handling. In no case will Maison Jacynthe be held responsible for the consequences of an incorrect or careless application of these products or the methods presented.
References
2. Weihui Deng, Ke Liu, Shan Cao, Jingyu Sun, Balian Zhong et Jiong Chun. Chemical Composition, Antimicrobial, Antioxidant, and Antiproliferative Properties of Grapefruit Essential Oil. Molecules. 2020 Jan; 25(1): 217. Published online 2020 Jan 5. Doi: 10.3390/molecules25010217. PMCID: PMC6982870. PMID: 31948058. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6982870/
| Format | 5 ml |
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| Essential Oil | Pure |
