Petitgrain bigarade essential oil Organic

Name: Petitgrain bigarade oil

Latin name: Citrus aurantium var Amara

INCI: CITRUS AURANTIUM LEAF OIL

Synonyms: Bitter orange leaf oil; CITRUS AURANTIUM AMARA LEAF/TWIG OIL

Origin plant: Paraguay

Part used: Leaves and twigs

Origin distillation/extraction: Paraguay

Production: Steam distillation of the leaves and twigs

Odor and appearance:   fresh and floral / clear yellowish liquid

Important constituents:

Linalyl acetate: 36-57%

Linalool: 17-30%

Alpha-terpineol: 3-8%

Geranyl acetate: 2-6%

Petitgrain bigarade essential oil, which is obtained not from fruits, but from orange shoots and leaves, is rightfully considered to be citrus — it is both in flavor and role in perfume compositions in many respects.

The aroma of Petitgrain essential oil is strong, with a citrus-flower base and woody overtones, bright and harmonious; at the beginning, fresh fruit-candy notes with green nuances are captured, and then a transparent base with woody and herbal tints appears, which is supported by typical citrus “bottoms”.

Petitgrain oil is so special, its aroma has such subtle shades that it is not recommended to combine it with citrus oils, which will muffle its overtone.

As partners, this oil is better to pick up those esters that will enhance the woody and lollipop, herbal shades.

The combined aromas, in particular, are characteristic of Lavender, Clove, Pine, Niaouli, Rosemary, Eucalyptus, Clary sage, Black pepper, Palmarosa and Basil.

In the history of aromatherapy, petitgrain oil, or oil from the leaves and shoots of bitter orange, was called nothing less than “oil from old age”, “the elixir of youth”.

Since the middle ages, Petitgrain has been considered one of the most effective skin care products.

Application in cosmetology

• Petitgrain is the perfect oil for both daily and highly specialized skin care.
• It has a mild regenerating and regenerating effect, imperceptibly, but effectively regulates the fatty balance of the skin and has an antiseptic effect, perfectly suited for any skin type, even for the problematic one.
• It has a rejuvenating and smoothing effect.
• It is an excellent tool for the skin of the bust and abdomen, including as a supplement, restoring elasticity, preventing stretch marks and adapting the skin to weight changes.
• Petitgrain oil from all fresh, with pleasant citrus aromas oils is absolutely the best, powerful tool with deodorizing effect, which is not just refreshing, but also completely eliminates unpleasant odors.
• It is also effective with excessive fatigue and swelling of the legs, removing not only swelling, but also pain symptoms.
• One of the best oils for general care for dandruff on oily hair, strengthens and stimulates hair growth remedy.

Impact on the emotional sphere

• This is one of the most harmonious and productive oils, active in the psycho-emotional sphere.
• Petitgrain is an excellent essential oil for the treatment of insomnia, sadness and loneliness.
• The aroma of Petitgrain oil takes away the feeling of overwork, fatigue, heaviness, gives a feeling of inner strength and purity, lightness and vitality.
• Petitgrain perfectly influences creative energy, stimulates active self-expression, helps to realize its creative potential, increases the productivity of thinking, memory, stimulates logic and ingenuity.
• This is a young, bold fragrance that emphasizes and bears personal harmony and self-sufficiency.
• It has a harmonizing effect on all areas of personal development, helps to gain not only self-confidence, but also to reveal its true potential and purpose.
• This is a wonderful oil that gives confidence in unusual actions and attempts to change your life.
• A wonderful companion of new sensations and experiences, suitable for adventurers, adventurers.
• In the erotic sphere, Petitgrain is an aromatic oil of high aesthetics, erotic artistry and vivid, noble experiences.

When using Petitgrain in aromatherapy techniques, it is recommended to adhere to the following concentration:

• For aromatization of air, respiratory aroma exercises aimed at meditation and adjustment of installations, it is enough for a standard room of 15 square meters to use from 4 to 7 drops in the aroma diffuser, in personal aroma pendants - 2-3 drops;
• For inhalations, both cold and hot, you can use from 3 to 5 drops of Petitgrain oil per standard procedure of 7 minutes;
• For aromatic baths, you can use 5-7 drops of Petigrain, as well as for warm compresses;
• For foot baths, it is better to increase the concentration to 7-8 drops;
• For enriching massage mixtures and cosmetics, including hair care, about 7-8 drops of Petitgrain oil are added to 15 gr of the selected base.

Important: essential oils are highly concentrated vegetable essences, so they require dilution with carrier vegetable oils.

Presentation: Amber glass bottles, self-adhesive dropper with internal cone.