Grapefruit Essential Oil

What does grapefruit essential oil do?

Grapefruit essential oil is extracted through the steam-distillation of grapefruit, which has a tangy, citrus-y aroma that promotes a balanced mood and a reduction in stress. The fragrant aroma of grapefruit essential oil is often combined with other essential oils and carrier oils to make a great-smelling room freshener to boost your mood. When properly diluted with a carrier oil, grapefruit essential oil can be used on skin and hair to promote a healthier appearance.

Can grapefruit essential oil be used on skin?

There are many benefits of grapefruit essential oil for skin. Once properly diluted with a carrier oil, such as jojoba oil or hemp seed oil, grapefruit essential oil can be used topically. It has light astringent properties, so it may help with toning and balancing the skin. A grapefruit essential oil blend may also help with evening out your skin tone as well. Some other benefits of grapefruit essential oil is that it may restore smoothness and beautifies your skin!

Important Note: The information provided within the Essential Oil Properties & Profiles area is intended for educational purposes only. This data is not considered complete and is not guaranteed to be accurate.

General Safety Information: Do not take any essential oils internally without consultation from a qualified aromatherapy practitioner. Do not apply undiluted essential oils, absolutes, CO2s or other concentrated essences onto the skin. If you are pregnant, epileptic, have liver damage, have cancer, or have any other medical problem, use essential oils only under the proper guidance of a qualified aromatherapy practitioner. Use extreme caution when using oils with children and give children only the gentlest oils at extremely low doses. It is safest to consult a qualified aromatherapy practitioner before using essential oils with children. A skin patch test should be conducted prior to using an essential oil that you’ve never used before.

Shelf Time: 3 years when it is store in a cool dry place protected from sunlight.