Technical data
- Product Name: Orange
- Latin name: Citrus sinensis
- Extraction: Steam distillation
- Origin:
- Parts used:
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- CAS: 8028-48-6
Features
- Scent: Sweet, juicy, sunlit citrus with a soft, slightly fruity-floral roundness and a clean, peel-like brightness.
- Scent type: Citrus smells
- Note: Top
- Color: Pale yellow to almost colourless
- Viscosity: Thin and free-flowing
Blends with
Cosy Sunset
Purpose
- A warming, comforting evening diffuser blend that softens the transition into night.
- Recipe
4 drops Orange, 2 drops Cinnamon, 1 drop Clove in diffuser
Morning Glow Body Oil
Purpose
- An uplifting body oil for a bright, motivated start to the day.
- Recipe
2% dilution — 12 drops Orange and 6 drops Bergamot in 30 ml jojoba oil
Dillution guideline
- For topical use, dilute to 1–3% in a carrier oil such as jojoba, almond or argan (roughly 6–18 drops per 30 ml).
- Patch test
Apply a small amount of the diluted blend to the inner forearm and wait 24 hours before broader use.
- Children
Use with caution in children over 3 years; diffuse in well-ventilated rooms and dilute to 0.5–1% for topical use.
- Pregnancy
Generally considered gentle, but consult a qualified healthcare professional before use during pregnancy or nursing.
- Pets
Keep diffusion light and ensure pets can leave the room; citrus oils can be irritating to cats and small animals.
- Photosensitivity
Steam-distilled Orange is generally considered non-phototoxic, unlike cold-pressed versions; still, avoid intense sun exposure on freshly applied skin.
- Ingestion
Do not ingest unless under the guidance of a qualified aromatherapy or medical professional.
- Storage
Store tightly closed in a cool, dark place away from heat and sunlight; use within 12–18 months of opening.
