Complete Guide to Essential Oils/A to Z of essential oils/Grapefruit
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Sliced grapefruits
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Citrus paradisi essential oil.
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- Grapefruit (Citrus × paradisi)
Grapefruit oil comes from the rind of the fruit of the Citrus × paradisi (also known as Citrus racemosa) tree. It has a sweet citrus scent.
Properties
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Circulatory
[edit | edit source]Reduces water retention and cellulite.
Emotional
[edit | edit source]Soothes stress, anxiety and depression.
Skin
[edit | edit source]Improves acne and oily skin.
Caution
[edit | edit source]Don't expose the skin to sunlight after using grapefruit oil.