What precious essential oil requires around 1,000 pounds of handpicked flowers to be produced? I’ll give you a hint — its fragrance can be described as a deep, intoxicating mix of citrus and floral aromas.
Meet Neroli Oil: Steam-distilled from the flower of the orange tree, Neroli Essential Oil has a refreshing, honeyed floral aroma with a hint of citrus. When diffused, Neroli Essential Oil is sure to uplift your mood, help clear your mind and unwind after a long day.
The difference between how neroli and orange blossom smell and why they are referred to with different names, is a result of the process of extraction that is used to obtain the oil from the blooms.
Neroli Essential Oil has been found to be beneficial to use for skin care and for emotional wellness. It is often used to help ease feelings of depression and sadness, combating grief, supporting peace and encouraging happiness.
Neroli Essential Oil is often used for:
- Promoting healthy skin
- Purify the air in the room
- Alleviate headaches
- Lower blood pressure
- Relief from PMS symptoms
- Often used to reduce the appearance of stretchmarks
- Treating the scalp and dandruff
- Reducing stress levels
- Improving sleep quality
- Boosting mood and fighting off depression
- Reducing minor inflammations
Aromatherapy:
One of the top benefits of Neroli Essential Oil is definitely its mood-boosting yet soothing abilities. Add 8 to 10 drops in a diffuser or burner for the ultimate aromatherapy session.
In aromatherapy, the smell of neroli can calm your emotions, elevate your mood, and relieve anxiety.
A good night sleep:
Thanks to its stress-relieving qualities, Neroli Essential Oil is excellent when it comes to promoting faster and deeper sleep. Simply diffuse Neroli Essential Oil in your room before sleeping or apply a few drops to your temples or behind your ears – or even use it as a pillow mist to have the best sleep of your life!
For Your Skin Care Routine:
Neroli is particularly valuable in skin care for it has the special property of stimulating the growth of healthy new cells, and has therefore certain rejuvenating effects. It can be used for all skin types, but is perhaps most useful for dry or sensitive skins.
For Your Hair Care Routine:
Aside from relaxation and aromatherapy, Neroli Essential Oil has been used by many people to moisturize hair. It does so by soothing the nerves in the scalp and facilitate the flow to the hair follicles, it also prevents infections and controls dandruff which gives you a healthier scalp. You can add a few drops to your shampoo, conditioner, or even make a hair oil using a carrier oil of your choice with a few drops of Neroli Essential Oil.
Vitamin C:
When we think citrus, we automatically think of Vitamin C – a prized anti-oxidant in skincare. Neroli oil is packed with Vitamin C! We all know that anti-oxidants are essential to keeping our skin youthful. Neroli oil clears up blemishes and evens out your skin tone by strengthening the skin barrier. It has skin repairing, regenerating, and strengthening properties, which in turn keeps your skin young and refreshed.
Anti-depressant & Anti-Stress:
Neroli oil calms the nerves well. Neroli is known for its antidepressant properties. The invigorating, citrussy and zesty aroma it has tantalizes your senses and it boosts your mood and leaves you invigorated. Known for its relaxing and tranquillizing properties, Neroli oil will definitely help you relax and unwind after a long day. You can simply take a few whiffs from the bottle.