Grapefruit Essential Oil

Product name:
Grapefruit Essential Oil (Grapefruit Oil) – 100% Pure, Natural Essential Oil 

Citrus Paradisi

Quick info:

• Botanical Name: Citrus Paradisi
• Aroma: Zesty, Fresh, Strong, Fruity 
• Extraction Method: Cold Pressed 
• Source: Argentina
• Note: Top Note

Applications: 

Uplifting, Energizing, Odor Elimination, Mood Booster, Insect Repellant, Cleansing, Anti-oxidant

Botanical Families:

Sweet Orange (Citrus Sinensis) belongs to the Rutaceae flowering plant family.  Sweet Orange Essential oil is extracted from oil-containing cells in the skin. A machine breaks up the cells, and uses a water spray to flush off the oil. The oil/water mixture is then filtered and separated by centrifugation.

Chemical families: Rutaceae

This sweet, invigorating oil will leave you with feelings of joy and content. Grapefruit Essential Oil will easily wind up in your home because of its versatility; from aromatherapy to skin and hair care, this oil has got it all covered. Add a few drops to your shampoo and it will leave you with lustrous hair, a cleansed scalp, and an uplifted mood.

Grapefruit essential oil is made through a process called cold-pressing, where oils are extracted from the fruit’s peel. This oil can then be used in aromatherapy or applied topically to potentially benefit your health.

Grapefruit Essential Oil is often used when looking to reduce minor pain and inflammation as well as reduce the presence of unwanted bacteria. Because of its excellent anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and antibacterial properties, Grapefruit Oil is an overall excellent skin tonic and an indispensable ingredient in skin care products intended for oily skin. Its clarifying properties can be beneficial for diminishing acne. 

Grapefruit Essential Oil potential benefits include:

• boosts mood
• relieves stress
• curbs appetite
• improves skin health
• acts as an antibacterial or antimicrobial

Aromatherapy:

One of the top benefits of Grapefruit Essential Oil is definitely its energizing abilities. Add 8 to 10 drops in a diffuser or burner for the ultimate morning energy boost. The rejuvenating citrus scent of Grapefruit Essential Oil is versatile and blends well with other citrus essential oils and oils in the mint, floral, wood, herbaceous and spice families

Goodbye stress & anxiety: 

Thanks to its zesty, fresh aroma – Grapefruit essential oil is great for reducing anxiety and depression. You may have noticed that most citrus-scented products, including home cleaning items, have a more relaxing and uplifting effect on your overall mood. 

Reduce Inflammation: 

Grapefruit Oil is sometimes used in aromatherapy as a natural analgesic. The anti-stress and antidepressant effects of this oil may have something to do with how it helps our bodies interpret our pain without panicking.

Clear & Healthy Skin: 

Did you know? Grapefruit oil is one of several essential oils that can kill harmful bacteria that can grow on your skin. This makes a good choice for topically cleaning small wounds and preventing acne. It also has protective properties, such as antioxidants, that may brighten and preserve your skin tone. However, like most citrus oils, it can cause skin sensitivity when in the sun. Make sure to apply sunscreen or avoid sun exposure. 

Sniffles: 

If you’re suffering from a sore throat, or the common cold, grapefruit essential oil can be used as a great home remedy. You can diffuse it in the room to help you breathe a bit more easily and help relax your mind as well as the muscles in your throat. Its antimicrobial properties can also kill the bacteria and germs found in the air.

Keep aging at bay: 

When we think Citrus fruits, we think Vitamin C! And Vitamin C is one of the most powerful antioxidants known for cosmetic use. We all know that anti-oxidants are essential to keeping our skin youthful. Luckily, Grapefruit Essential oil is packed with them! Incorporate those beautiful anti-oxidants in your skincare routine by adding a few drops of Grapefruit Essential Oil to your daily moisturizer or face oil. 

Ditch the chemicals: 

Grapefruit Essential oil’s anti-septic properties make it an ideal choice for those looking to switch from harmful household chemicals to more natural alternatives. It is also perfect for breaking down stubborn grease thanks to the natural acids found in it. You can use it to clean surfaces around the house or spray it to kill any bacteria in the air. 

Laundry: 

You can add a few drops of grapefruit essential oil to your washing machine or when drying your clothes to make them smell beyond wonderful!

Hello Sunshine:

Grapefruit essential oil is good for relieving headaches, easing joint pain, and reducing inflammation in the body. Try some aromatherapy goodness with this sunshine essential oil blend.

• 3 drops Lemon essential oil
• 3 drops Grapefruit essential oil
• 2 drops Jasmine essential oil

Stimulation & Motivation: 

One of the best ways to get motivated is by using essential oils. Grapefruit essential oil has a sweet aroma that helps boost energy levels and provide clarity in order to concentrate on tasks at hand. Combine grapefruit with cinnamon and rosemary oil for a real stimulating diffuser blend.

• 4 drops Grapefruit essential oil
• 3 drops Cinnamon Bark essential oil
• 2 drops Rosemary essential oil

Wake Me Up Blend:

Try this blend on mornings where you need a little more than just caffeine to get your day started: 

• 3 drops grapefruit essential oil 
• 2 drops lemon essential oil 
• 1 drop eucalyptus essential oil 

Blissful Days Blend:

Whether it’s for relaxation or productivity, diffusing this grapefruit oil blend can help you feel more energized and focused during the day. Let it makes those dreaded tasks seem less daunting-even enjoyable!

• 4 drops grapefruit essential oil
• 3 drops cypress essential oil
• 2 drops frankincense essential oil 

A Day at the Lake House Blend:

Transport yourself and senses to a lake-side house with this blend: 

• 3 drops grapefruit essential oil
• 3 drops lavender essential oil
• 2 drops cedarwood essential oil 

Spicy Love Blend: 

Create a tantalizing and spicy romantic ambiance with this sweet yet spicy blend:

• 5 drops grapefruit essential oil
• 3 drops cassia cinnamon essential oil
• 1 drop cedarwood essential oil 

Fruity Floral with a Refreshing Twist: 

Try this blend on days where you need some summer or more exotic, tropical vibes!

• 4 drops grapefruit essential oil
• 4 drops ylang ylang essential oil
• 1 drop eucalyptus essential oil 

All-purpose Home Cleaner Spray:

In a 16 oz. glass spray bottle, combine 1/4 cup white vinegar, 1 3/4 cups water, 30 drops essential oil. For the 30 drops, you can choose any of the below combos – whatever suits your smell preferences best.

Our Favorite Combos:

• 15 drops lavender oil and 15 drops lemon oil
• 10 drops eucalyptus oil, 10 drops peppermint oil, 10 drops sweet orange oil
• 15 drops grapefruit oil, 15 drops lavender oil

Air Freshener Spray: 

In an 8 oz. glass spray bottle of distilled water, add 7 drops sweet orange oil, 7 drops grapefruit oil and 7 drops lemon oil for a citrus blend. Shake well before each use.

Other options include:

• Citrus Mint: 15 drops of sweet orange and 15 drops of peppermint oil.
• Woody Lovers: 10 drops cedarwood oil and 10 drops sandalwood oil.
• My favorite: 10 drops jasmine oil, 10 drops rose oil and 5 drops ylang ylang oil.

Home Scenting:

Add a few drops of Grapefruit essential oil to some cotton wool balls and pop them into your clothes drawers or on a shelf in your wardrobe. This will add a lovely scent to your wardrobe and clothes.

Aroma: Grapefruit oil, thanks to its fresh and cheerful aroma is widely used in colognes, perfumes and various body-care products, to create an invigorating and sharp citrusy composition. Grapefruit is a citrus fruit that has been used for centuries in aromatherapy and perfumery. It has a fresh, tangy scent that is similar to that of lime, but sweeter. Here are some great perfumes with the grapefruit scent.

It blends well with Sweet Orange, Lemon, Ylang Ylang, Cedarwood, Frankincense, Geranium, Peppermint, Rosemary, Tea Tree, Marjoram, Rose, Citronella, Chamomile.

– Olfactory Family: Zesty, Fresh, Fruity, Strong

– Note: Top note
– Strength: Medium
– Perfumes used in: Dolce & Gabbana Light Blue, Armaf Club de Nuit Intense Man, Versace Versace Pour Homme, Chanel Allure Homme Edition Blance, Giorgio Armania Acqua di Gioia, Atelier Cologne Lemon Island, Chancel Chance Eau Fraiche, Elizabeth Arden Green Tea, Mancera Cedrat Boise, Lanvin A Girl in Capri, Calvin Klein CK One, Zara Lisboa, Gucci Guity Pour Homme, Dior Eau Sauvage, Guerlain Eau de Fleurs De Cedrat, La Rive Donna, Zara A Sweet Pastry in Paris, Davidoff Cool Water, Yves Saint Laurent Eau Fraiche, Paco Rabanne Black XS.

History: 

Grapefruit is a citrus hybrid of the pomelo and sweet orange fruits. Citrus fruits naturally hybridize when two varieties are planted near each other. Most citrus is derived from random or intentional crossbreeding between the citron, pomelo and mandarin fruits and other citrus hybrids. Because those base fruits are native to Asia, the vast majority of hybrid citrus fruits are also from Asia. Grapefruit, however, is not.

Today, the USA is the world’s largest consumer of grapefruit, with large commercial groves in Florida, California, Texas and Arizona. But the grapefruit’s ancestor, the pomelo, comes from Indonesia and Malaysia. Grapefruit itself was first found in Barbados in the mid-1600s.

Grapefruit has been a household favorite in the United States since the 1940s, but that wasn’t always the case. While it first arrived in America in 1823, its thick skin and bitter flavor made it slow to take off. It wasn’t until Florida farmer John A. MacDonald established the first grapefruit nursery in Orange County in 1870 that the grapefruit began to gain interest.

By the late 1800s, grapefruit trees were being cultivated in southern Texas; by 1910, grapefruit was a major commercial fruit in the Rio Grande Valley, Arizona and California as well as Florida. The pink grapefruit and other varieties were developed, and in 1929 a Texas citrus grower discovered a mutated red grapefruit randomly growing on a pink grapefruit tree, which became the popular Ruby Red Grapefruit.

Fun Facts About Grapefruit: 

• The name for the Grapefruit was created by a Jamaican farmer when he noticed the fruit grew in clusters similar to grapes.
• The Ruby Red grapefruit was accidentally discovered in Texas by citrus growers in 1929, making it the first variety to receive a United States patent.
• Grapefruits are the official state fruit of Texas.
• Grapefruits can be white, pink, or red.
• Grapefruit trees take between 6 months and 13 months to produce fruit.
• The citrus fruit is hand-picked when fully ripe.

Studies:

Grapefruit essential oil is made from the fruit peels. It can be used in due to its natural antiseptic properties. Here are some benefits of grapefruit essential oil:

• boosts mood
• relieves stress
• promotes weight loss
• curbs appetite
• regulates blood pressure
• improves skin health
• reduces inflammation
• acts as an antibacterial or antimicrobial
• acts as an antifungal

The below table is a general dilution guide for essential oils. Aim for a one to five percent dilution for topical use, and always start small with the number of essential oil drops and increase the dilution ratio as desired.

For external use only. Do not use undiluted on the skin. Avoid contact with eyes. Patch test before use. Keep out of reach of children. Do not use essential oils on children under 5 years old. Consult your healthcare professional before using essential oils during pregnancy or if under a doctor’s care. Store in a cool, dark place.

Shelf Life: 2 years

Babies & Children: 

To keep your little one safe, for newborn to 24 months, we recommend that you always check with your pediatrician before introducing a new product to your baby’s routine.  Our products have no specified age range; however, remember to store products well away from your infant and child.

Ultrasonic diffusers effectively enhance the air of any environment. We recommend that:

• Less is More: use less essential oils in ultrasonic diffusers
• Diffusion Time: diffuse essential oils for 30-60 minutes on, then 30-60 minutes off
• Air Flow: whenever you are using or diffusing essential oils, offer fresh air with an open window or door

Pregnancy: 

You can use essential oils during pregnancy, but please consult your health care practitioner before use.

 Pets: 

Using essential oils on pets: 

The ability to tolerate essential oils is dependent on many factors, including plant species, product, dose, and route of application. Essential oil use cases show the most significant risk of toxicity is from direct skin application on your pet’s skin – these same cases also share that a large volume was applied directly and neat (pure without a carrier) to the pet’s skin. Knowing that there is a risk in using these oils to your pet’s fur or skin, we strongly recommend consultation with your veterinarian or animal care specialist prior to applying or exposure to any of our products.

If you’ve chosen to use essential oils around your pet, we first recommend taking note of your pets behavior, contacting your vet with any concerns, and the below list of Rūt products that we feel are the most pet-friendly:

Single note essential oils:

• Chamomile
• Frankincense
• Clary Sage
• Geranium
• Rosemary

Should you choose to use your ultrasonic diffuser in the presence of your pet, we recommend:

• Using only small amounts of essential oils. 1-5 drops are our recommendation
• Ensure the space is well ventilated with a window open slightly for fresh air
• Always keep a door open so that the animal can enter and exit the room easily
• Take note of how your pet responds at all times and if you notice your pet resisting an aroma, discontinue use and move them to a well-ventilated space
• Be particularly mindful of pets that are in cages or enclosed spaces (including birds and small rodents) as they cannot leave the room if they become uncomfortable

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All orders are processed within 2-3 business days. Orders are not shipped or delivered on weekends or holidays. Estimated delivery time 3-5 business days. 

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