Orange (Citrus Sinensis Peel Oil)
First mentioned in Chinese literature in 314 BC and believed to be first cultivated in China around 2500 BC, the humble Orange tree is now the most cultivated fruit tree in the world. The bright colour of the fruits made them very popular, favoured especially by royalty. They are thought to be the fabled ‘golden apples’ grown in the garden of Hesperides in Greek mythology. They have since featured in many cultural traditions to symbolise fertility, prosperity and good luck.
Its refreshing aroma is used by perfumers to boost the spirit and to help boost the immune system. We use it for its cheerful, sweet scent that immediately lifts your mood, and for its toning qualities.
As with most citrus oils, Orange extract shares the common benefits of it’s antiviral, antiseptic, astringent, antibacterial and exfoliating properties, helping to naturally maintain happy & healthy skin. Our bodies are ecosystems that harbour a microbial universe, a menagerie of beneficial microbes making up you’re own unique Microbiome. The digestive system gets the majority of the attention when we talk about the microbiome, home to trillions of organisms that can affect the body, but it is definitely not the only place these bacteria exist, our skin also has it’s own microbiome which is essential in keeping us healthy, it is essential we keep it healthy too.
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