ORANGE you Glad You Use Essential Oils?
Orange is one of my favorite scents. I just LOVE the smell when you cut open an orange. When I started using essential oils, sweet orange was one of the first ones I went out and bought because I’m just CRAZY about the smell!
I have used a variety of orange essential oils, but I think this one from Now Foods is my favorite. I just think it smells the best out of all the others I use, except for this tiny container I got from a local organic grocery store and they don’t make it anymore!!!!
I love to just diffuse orange all day because it smells good. But, there are a lot of other reasons you can use orange oil too!
I love adding orange essential oil to homemade soaps and cleaning products. I also love putting a few drops into the washing machine to make the whole downstairs smell really good.
Orange oil is a citrus oil (obviously), so be careful if you put it on your skin before going out into the sun, because it increases your skin’s photosensitivity. Basically, you'll sunburn faster.
Another reason I love orange oil is because it’s one of the few oils that can be used on babies (but be careful and consult with your pediatrician before you do). It's also generally safe to use around pets.
It just has an uplifting, positive scent and it helps me feel good.
I like to use it alone, but it also mixes well with other citrus oils such as lime or bergamot. It also smells good with lavender and lemongrass. I have mixed it with peppermint just because. I have a friend who makes a killer patchouli blend with clove and orange.
Around Christmas, I like to add orange to cinnamon, clove, and a drop of cedar.
Orange essential oil just makes me happy! And like most essential oils, it has anti microbial and antiseptic properties. I really can’t sing its praises enough.
Other essential oils I have written about are listed below. Just click on the name of the oil and it will take you to the post.
What’s your favorite fruit?
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