Description

Description: Mandarin essential oil is obtained from the Citrus Reticulata plant through the process of cold expression of the fruit peel.

Special Characteristics: Mandarin essential oil has a strong, sweet, fresh, characteristic aroma. It contains alpha-thujene, alpha-pinene, beta-pinene, citral, gamma-terpinene, geraniol, limonene, and linalool.

Applications: Mandarin essential oil is a valuable source of antioxidants and has been proven to neutralize the free radicals that damage our body cells. Functioning as effectively as Vitamin C, mandarin essential oil serves as a natural remedy against age-related diseases, as well as external signs of aging. Unlike other citrus fruits, mandarin is safe to use on the skin before exposure to sunlight. The d-limonene it contains brings along many benefits for our health, primarily its anti-inflammatory action. Mandarin essential oil, as a natural food preservative, combats the growth of pathogenic microorganisms, bacteria, and fungi.

In aromatherapy, mandarin essential oil has been found to have soothing and sedative properties. Inhalation of the essential oil significantly increases the duration and quality of sleep.

CAUTION: ALWAYS use diluted in a carrier oil or other solvent.