100% Pure Sweet Orange Essential Oil - Natural Vitamin C , Skin Brightening
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Bright, uplifting, and powerfully skin-brightening essential oil. Natural source of Vitamin C
Orange Essential Oil (Citrus sinensis) is one of the world's most versatile and widely used essential oils. Cold-pressed from the outer peel of sweet oranges, it carries a bright, fresh, sweet-citrus aroma that is universally loved and commercially proven across soap, skincare, haircare, candles, and aromatherapy.
In cosmetics, orange oil contributes Vitamin C and antioxidant limonene to formulations — making it a functional active as well as a fragrance ingredient. For Indian skin, it is particularly valued for its ability to address dullness, hyperpigmentation, and oily skin — three of the most common concerns in the Indian demographic.
KEY PROPERTIES & BENEFITS
Limonene content: High — the primary active responsible for brightening, antifungal, and antimicrobial action
Vitamin C: Natural antioxidant from the peel — fights free radical damage and supports skin radiance
Mood-lifting aroma: Clinically shown to reduce cortisol and anxiety in aromatherapy studies
Sebum control: Astringent properties help reduce excess oil production in oily skin types
Antibacterial: Effective against common skin bacteria, making it useful in acne-facing formulations
SPECIFICATIONS
Botanical name | Citrus sinensis |
Extraction method | Cold-pressed (peel) |
Aroma | Sweet, fresh, bright citrus |
Colour | Pale yellow to amber |
Shelf life | 12–18 months (refrigerate after opening) |
Solubility | Oil-soluble; requires solubiliser for water-based products |
Flash point | Approx. 49°C (note for candle use — use at correct temperature) |
INCI name | Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Peel Oil |
Grade | Cosmetic / aromatherapy |
Phototoxicity | Low risk at cosmetic usage levels — avoid high concentrations in leave-on sun-exposed products |
Pairs well with | Lavender, Rosemary, Sandalwood, Cedarwood, Clove, Frankincense, Bergamot, Lemon, Ylang Ylang, Peppermint. Particularly effective in Indian soap formulations with Sandalwood and Clove for a warm-spicy-citrus profile. |
WHERE CAN YOU USE IT?
Product Type | How It's Used |
Soap (MP/CP) | Add at 1–3% of total base weight at 55°C or below. Pairs with sandalwood, lavender, clove. Bright citrus scent in finished bar. |
Face wash | Add to gel or foaming face wash base at 0.5–1% for brightening + antibacterial benefit. Pair with Vitamin C active. |
Body lotion & cream | Add at 0.5–1% for skin brightening and mood-lifting scent. Always diluted. |
Serum | Use in Vitamin C serum formulations at 0.5% to complement ascorbic acid and add limonene antioxidant activity. |
Shampoo & conditioner | Adds scalp-cleansing and freshness at 0.5–1%. Good for oily scalp formulations. |
Candle | Add at 6–10% of wax weight. Flash point is low — add at 60°C and stir well. Strong cold throw. |
Diffuser / reed diffuser | Use undiluted at 10–20% of diffuser blend for uplifting, energising home fragrance. |
Perfume / attar | Top note — high volatility means it lifts off first. Blend with base notes (sandalwood, cedarwood) for longevity. |
Body scrub | Add to sugar or salt scrub base at 1–2% for brightening + invigorating scent. |
RECOMMENDED USAGE:
Rinse-off products (soap, shampoo): Up to 3% of total formula weight
Leave-on skincare (lotion, serum, cream): 0.5–1% maximum — photosensitivity at higher concentrations
Candles: 6–10% of wax weight; add at or below flash point
Diffuser blends: 10–30% of blend
Bath products: 0.5–1% (diluted in base)
Storage & Safety
Store in a dark glass bottle away from direct sunlight and heat
Refrigerate after opening to slow oxidation
Keep tightly sealed — oxygen accelerates deterioration
Use within 12 months of opening for best aroma and efficacy
Keep out of reach of children and pets
DO NOT apply undiluted to skin — always dilute in a carrier oil or cosmetic base
