Orange Essential Oil
Best for: Bright, cheerful everyday diffuser blends and home fragrance
- Ships NZ-wide from our Kaiapoi warehouse
- Questions? Call 0800 228 767
Description
Sweet Orange essential oil is cold pressed from the peel of Citrus sinensis, sourced from Italy. It has a sweet, fresh, characteristic citrus aroma and acts as a bright, cheerful top note.
One of the most popular oils for everyday use, Orange is traditionally associated in aromatherapy with a happy, uplifting atmosphere and gentle relaxation, and it is a favourite for diffusers and home fragrance all year round. It is especially lovely with warm spices and resins such as clove, ginger and frankincense. It is a skin sensitiser, so use it while fresh, dilute it before use on the skin and patch test first.
- Sweet, fresh, sunny citrus aroma
- Bright top note that adds cheer to warmer, deeper blends
- Traditionally associated with a happy, uplifting atmosphere
- Pairs well with spices and resins such as clove, ginger, black pepper and frankincense
Blends well with: Black pepper, cinnamon, cloves, ginger, frankincense, sandalwood and vetiver
About this oil
Sweet Orange essential oil is cold pressed from the peel of Citrus sinensis, sourced from Italy. It has a sweet, fresh, characteristic citrus aroma and acts as a bright, cheerful top note.
One of the most popular oils for everyday use, Orange is traditionally associated in aromatherapy with a happy, uplifting atmosphere and gentle relaxation, and it is a favourite for diffusers and home fragrance all year round. It is especially lovely with warm spices and resins such as clove, ginger and frankincense. It is a skin sensitiser, so use it while fresh, dilute it before use on the skin and patch test first.
- Sweet, fresh, sunny citrus aroma
- Bright top note that adds cheer to warmer, deeper blends
- Traditionally associated with a happy, uplifting atmosphere
- Pairs well with spices and resins such as clove, ginger, black pepper and frankincense
Uses
- Diffuser or vaporiserAdd 3–6 drops to your diffuser or oil burner with water for a cheerful, uplifting room aroma, on its own or with bergamot and a drop of clove.
- BathMix 3–4 drops into a tablespoon of carrier oil or unscented bath base first, then add it to a warm bath. Never add undiluted essential oil to bath water.
- Massage and aromatherapyIf you use it in massage, aromatherapy or other skin applications, always dilute it in a carrier oil at around 1–2% (roughly 6–12 drops per 30ml). As a precaution, avoid strong sun or UV exposure on treated skin. Patch test first.
Blends well with
Orange Essential Oil pairs nicely with these oils. Tap one to find it in the shop.
Specifications
| Botanical name | Citrus sinensis |
|---|---|
| Plant part | Peel (rind) |
| Extraction | Cold pressed |
| Purity | 100% pure, natural, undiluted |
| Appearance | Pale yellow to orange liquid |
| Aroma | Sweet, fresh and characteristic citrus |
| Size options | 10ml, 25ml, 50ml, 100ml, 200ml, 500ml |
| Origin | Italy |
| Shelf life | 1–2 years when stored correctly (cold-pressed citrus oxidises faster than most oils) |
Safety & storage
- For external use only. Do not take internally.
- Never apply undiluted to the skin. Always dilute in a carrier oil.
- Orange is a skin sensitiser, and oxidised citrus oil is more likely to irritate, so use it while fresh. As a precaution, avoid strong sun or UV exposure on treated skin. It is flammable and may be fatal if swallowed and enters the airways. Patch test the diluted blend on a small area for 24 hours before full use.
- Keep away from eyes and mucous membranes. Do not use on broken or irritated skin.
- Not recommended during pregnancy or breastfeeding, or for babies and young children, unless advised by a qualified practitioner.
- Keep out of reach of children and pets.
Storage: Store tightly capped in the original dark glass bottle, away from heat and direct sunlight.
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Shipping & returns
We aim to dispatch within 1 working day from our Kaiapoi warehouse. Delivery usually takes up to 2 working days in the South Island and 2–3 in the North Island (rural addresses 1–2 days longer). Shipping is calculated at checkout.
See our shipping policy and returns policy, or call 0800 228 767.
