Product Description
Grapefruit
- Botanical name: Citrus paradisi
- Family: Rutaceae
- Origin: Originally from Asia, it is now cultivated in the USA, Brazil and Israel
- Characteristics: A fresh, sweet and citrusy aroma
- Blends well with: Basil, Bergamot, Cedarwood, Carrot seed, Citronella, Fennel, Frankincense, Juniper, Geranium, Ginger, Lavender, Lime, Orange, Palmarosa, Rosewood, Rosemary, Ylang-Ylang
- Common Uses:
- Grapefruit oil acts as a lymphatic stimulant and useful for treating water retention and detoxifying and diuretic properties make it ideal for treating cellulite
- Grapefruit has a stimulating effect on the digestive system which is an appetite stimulant and glances digestive system
- Suitable for oily, congested, acne skin
- Grapefruit has an overall uplifting and reviving effect making it valuable in states of stress, depression and nervous exhaustion
- Good for jet-lag
- Precautions
- It can irritate the skin if exposed to strong sunlight after treatment
- It increase photosensitivity
- It may irritate sensitive skin
