Organic Grapefruit Essential Oil

Alchemilla's Organic Grapefruit Essential Oil is a 100% undiluted, therapeutic quality aromatherapy oil.

Source:
Citrus paradisi
Cold pressed fruit peel

Aromatherapy Properties:
Cleansing, Stimulating, Revitalizing, Diuretic, Tonic

Scent:
Top Note; Bright, Light, Bittersweet citrus. Blends well with Jasmine, Lavender, Neroli, Rosemary, Ylang Ylang

Composition:
The main chemical constituents of cedarwood essential oil include: Citronellol, citral, coumarins, limonene, geraniol, neral.

About Grapefruit Essential Oil:

Grapefruit is a useful essential oil for cellulite treatment and lymphatic drainage massage and its aromatherapeutic effects on the psychology can help lift self-esteem and promote a sense of optimism. The stimulating and cleansing effects of Grapefruit make it the perfect essential oil to assist breakdown and dispersal of unwanted accumulations in body tissues.

Phototoxic Effects of Grapefruit Essential Oil

Our organic grapefruit essential oil has been unadultered, meaning it is in its completely natural state. As such, it does contain chemical constituents which are known to be phototoxic, particularly if skin is exposed to UV radiation immediately after applying the product. ('Phototoxic' means the product can increase the chance of a sunburn when applied topically). Therefore, if citrus essential oil is to be used in a leave-on topical product (eg. body lotion, massage oil), the maximum concentration recommended by the International Fragrance Association (IFA) (bergamot, orange, mandarin, lemon, grapefruit) is up to 0.5%, depending upon concentration of terpenes. This is particularly important if skin is going to be exposed to UV radiation soon after application of a leave-on product containing citrus essential oils. To put it another way, if you have 30 grams of skin lotion or carrier oil, up to a maximum of 1.5 grams of citrus essential oil is considered safe by the IFA*.

* D.G. Williams, The Chemistry of Essential Oils, Micelle Press, 2006