orange blossom

Use for Skin Rejuvenation, Acne, Antimicrobial, Stress & Anxiety, Pain Management, Inflammation, Sleep

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  1. BOTANICAL NAME Citrus aurantium
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  3. PARTS USED Flowers
  4. EXTRACTION METHOD Steam distilled
  5. COLOR Pale yellow
  6. NOTE CLASSIFICATION Middle
  7. AROMA Floral, citrusy, sweet & exotic
  1. Repairs & Rejuvenates Skin When applied to the skin, Neroli Essential Oil intensely moisturizes, improves the elasticity of the skin, and boosts the natural process of cell regeneration. Due to its ability to revive skin at the cellular level, neroli essential oil can be beneficial for wrinkles, scars, and stretch marks.
  2. Antimicrobial A study published in the Pakistan Journal of Biological Sciences stated antimicrobial activity was exhibited against six kinds of bacteria, two types of yeast, and three different fungi.
  3. Combat Acne Neroli Essential Oil has powerful antibacterial properties, which makes it a prime ingredient to target breakouts and balance sebum production. Rich in antioxidants, it combats free radicals, which can soothe acne-induced inflammation and redness.
  4. Treat Stress, Depression, and Anxiety A study published in Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine concluded that the inhalation of neroli essential oil can have immediate and continuous positive effects on blood pressure and stress reduction.
  5. Get A Better Night's Sleep Thanks to its calming effects, Bitter Orange Essential Oil can help you achieve a better night's sleep.

The History of Neroli

By the end of the 17th century, Anne Marie Orsini, duchess of Bracciano and princess of Nerola, Italy, introduced the essence of the bitter orange tree as a fashionable fragrance by using it to perfume her gloves and her bath. Since then, the term "neroli" has been used to describe this essence. Neroli has a refreshing and distinctive, spicy aroma with sweet and flowery notes. The oil of romance, Neroli Essential Oil has long been used in weddings because of both its calming properties and its aphrodisiac effects.

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PRECAUTIONS Keep out of reach of children. Avoid contact with eyes. If pregnant or lactating, consult your healthcare practitioner before using. If applying an essential oil to your skin always perform a small patch test before using.
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SCHOLARLY ARTICLES
  1. Ammar, A Haj et al. "Chemical composition and in vitro antimicrobial and antioxidant activities of Citrus aurantium l. flowers essential oil (Neroli oil)."  Pakistan journal of biological sciences : PJBS  vol. 15,21 (2012): 1034-40. https://doi.org/10.3923/pjbs.2012.1034.1040
  2. Ao, Yoko et al. "Singlet oxygen scavenging activity and cytotoxicity of essential oils from rutaceae."  Journal of clinical biochemistry and nutrition  vol. 43,1 (2008): 6-12. https://dx.doi.org/10.3164%2Fjcbn.2008037
  3. Chen, Ying-Ju et al. "Inhalation of Neroli Essential Oil and Its Anxiolytic Effects."  Journal of Complementary and Integrative Medicine  20 June (2008). https://doi.org/10.2202/1553-3840.1143
  4. Choi, Seo Yeon et al. "Effects of Inhalation of Essential Oil of Citrus aurantium L. var. amara on Menopausal Symptoms, Stress, and Estrogen in Postmenopausal Women: A Randomized Controlled Trial."  Evidence-based complementary and alternative medicine : eCAM  vol. 2014 (2014): 796518. https://doi.org/10.1155/2014/796518
  5. Dosoky, Noura S, and William N Setzer. "Biological Activities and Safety of Citrus spp. Essential Oils."  International journal of molecular sciences  vol. 19,7 1966. 5 Jul. 2018. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijms19071966
  6. Kim, In-Hee et al. "Essential oil inhalation on blood pressure and salivary cortisol levels in prehypertensive and hypertensive subjects."  Evidence-based complementary and alternative medicine : eCAM  vol. 2012 (2012): 984203. https://doi.org/10.1155/2012/984203
  7. Sarrou, Eirini et al. "Volatile constituents and antioxidant activity of peel, flowers and leaf oils of Citrus aurantium L. growing in Greece."  Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)  vol. 18,9 10639-47. 2 Sep. 2013. https://dx.doi.org/10.3390%2Fmolecules180910639