Citrus reticulata blanco var tangerina Steam distilled five times over from the fruit peel, from Italy.
Aroma: Tangerine Five Fold Essential Oil has the typical citrus scent – fresh, radiant, and tangy sweet. Subtly tangier than mandarin. Tangerine is lighter than sweet orange with more candy-like tones.
History: Tangerines were originally brought to Europe and then the United States from China where they have been cultivated for 3,000 years!
Five Fold Citrus Essential Oils are more concentrated in colour and scent than cold pressed citrus essential oils. Through extended distillation, sun-sensitizing turpenes are removed, rendering the oil safer for daytime skin application. Due to the increased concentration of essential oil fragrance and colour, five fold oils are perfect for use in perfumery, soap and candle making.
Colour: Golden yellow to orange liquid.
Common Uses: Tangerine Five Fold Essential Oil, like most of the citrus family, can be depended upon for its refreshing and rejuvenating characteristics. Its aroma clears the mind and can help to eliminate emotional confusion and irritation. Aromatherapists also consider it to be comforting, soothing and warming. Tangerine Essential Oil is credited with being antispasmodic, carminative, digestive, diuretic, sedative, stimulant (digestive and lymphatic), and a tonic agent.
Constituents: Limonene: 92%
Consistency: Light
Note: Top
Strength of Aroma: Medium
Blends well with: Basil, Bergamot, Clary Sage, Clove Bud, Frankincense, Lavender, Lemon, Lime, Neroli, Nutmeg and Orange .
Cautions: Through extended distillation, sun-sensitizing turpenes are removed in Tangerine 5-Fold, rendering the oil safer for daytime skin application. Tangerine cold pressed Essential Oil is similar to other essential oils in the citrus family in that it can be phototoxic. Care should be taken not to expose the skin to sunlight after a treatment. Similarly, the oil should be diluted well before use on the skin. Avoid use during pregnancy.
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