Organic Orange Oil – Food & Cosmetic

Description: Organic Orange Essential Oil is obtained from the peel of sweet Valencia oranges (Citrus sinensis) through the process of cold pressing. Small areas on the external spongy layers of the peel contain the essential oil. The yield of essential oil from the plant mass is between 0.4 and 0.5%.

Special Characteristics: Organic Orange Essential Oil is a yellow to yellow-brown liquid. It has a fresh fruity aroma, with characteristic citrus notes. The organic essential oil easily dissolves in alcohol (1:8, ethanol 90%), vegetable oils, and other essential oils. It is almost insoluble in water. The main component, with a content of up to 95%, is limonene. Myrcene, citral, octanal, and decanal are present in lower concentrations.

Applications in Cosmetics: The ingredients of organic orange essential oil also have medicinal characteristics. Recent studies have shown that organic orange essential oil has strong antiseptic properties, making it suitable for antiseptic cleansing of objects. For gastrointestinal spasms, loss of appetite, nausea, and general indigestion, organic orange essential oil can be used in baths or massages due to its antispasmodic and beneficial effects in dissolving stomach gases. For inflammatory skin conditions (acne), organic orange essential oil can be used in baths and has anti-inflammatory action. It can also be used in baths or massages to combat cellulite due to its astringent action.

In the cosmetics industry, organic orange essential oil is added to skincare products for acne-prone and blemished skin. Anti-cellulite products are also often enriched with organic orange essential oil.

In aromatherapy, organic orange essential oil is used as an additive in bath oils and massage oils due to its relaxing effect against anxiety and nervousness. The scent of organic orange essential oil creates a feeling of emptiness and leads to deep relaxation.

Applications in Food: Organic orange essential oil is used in the kitchen to flavor pastries, alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, and baked goods. According to the European food flavor database, organic orange essential oil can be used as a food flavor because none of its components pose a health risk.

ATTENTION: ALWAYS use diluted in a base oil or other solvent.