Odor: Fruity, bitter, citrus. Red Grapefruit has a unique flavor that is more refined with a better taste than that of White Grapefruit.
Botanical Name: Citrus paradisii
Country of Origin: USA
Extraction Technique: Cold Pressed
Components: Peel of the fruit
Color: Yellow
Note: Middle
Viscosity: Liquid
Properties: Cleansing. Popular oil to help with weight loss. Stimulates, refreshes, uplifting and positive. Grapefruit clears the mind. Citrus oils eliminate emotional confusion and increase ones sense of well-being.
Possible Uses: Use in a diffuser to freshen the climate of your home. Sniff directly from the bottle to curb appetite. Keep your citrus oils away from heat and direct sunlight and in tightly closed containers. Try using them within 1 year of purchase. Older oils may lose some of their medicinal or skin care properties, but can still add citrus-power to a diffuser blend.
Great with: Citrus oils blend with a lot of different oils, "lifting" a blend to make it more energetic and lively. Fennel, Geranium, Lavender, Neroli, Palmarosa, Rose, spice oils and many others.
History & Facts: Before the juice of citrus fruits is processed, the peel of the fruits are carefully removed and the Essential Oil extracted from the glands contained in the outer layer of the peel. This is the process behind the term "cold pressed."
Safety Information: No known toxicity. GRAS (Generally Regarded As Safe) approved by the FDA as food flavor. Use in low concentration in skin care since some individuals may show sensitivity. Avoid exposing the skin to direct sunlight after using this oil in skin care - phototoxic effect possible, though less likely than with other citrus oils.
