Technical data
- Product Name: Grapefruit
- Latin name: Citrus paradisi
- Extraction: Steam distillation
- Origin:
- Parts used:
- Origin of parts:
- CAS: 8016-20-4
Features
- Scent: Juicy, sparkling, slightly bitter citrus with a clean, sun-warmed sweetness and a subtle green peel edge.
- Scent type: Citrus smells
- Note: Top
- Color: Pale yellow to almost colourless.
- Viscosity: Thin, water-like and free-flowing.
Blends with
Monday Morning Reset
Purpose
- To shake off weekend lag and welcome a productive week.
- Recipe
Diffuser blend — 3 drops Grapefruit, 2 drops Rosemary, 1 drop Peppermint.
Sunlit Skin Ritual
Purpose
- A grounding yet uplifting body oil for after-shower glow.
- Recipe
2% dilution — 12 drops Grapefruit, 4 drops Cedarwood, 4 drops Geranium in 50 ml jojoba.
Dillution guideline
- Use at 1-4% dilution in a carrier oil for topical application; for facial use stay at 1%.
- Patch test
Apply a diluted drop to the inner forearm and wait 24 hours before broader use.
- Children
Avoid topical use on children under 2; for ages 2+ use heavily diluted (≤0.5%) and only with parental supervision.
- Pregnancy
Consult a qualified healthcare professional before use during pregnancy or while nursing.
- Pets
Citrus oils can be irritating to cats, dogs and birds — diffuse only in well-ventilated rooms with an exit path for pets.
- Photosensitivity
Steam-distilled Grapefruit is generally considered low-risk for phototoxicity, but caution is still advised — avoid direct sunlight or sunbeds for 12 hours after topical application.
- Ingestion
Do not ingest unless under the guidance of a qualified aromatherapy professional.
- Storage
Store tightly closed in a cool, dark place away from heat and sunlight; refrigeration extends shelf life. Best used within 12 months of opening.
