Orange, Red Oil (Organic)

The red of a blood orange is in the flesh, from anthocyanins. These pigments are water-soluble and do not pass into the oil, which is pressed from the peel. The oil is orange, not red, and its character comes from the peel alone.

01 · Origin

Citrus sinensis, the sweet orange, originated in southern China. The blood oranges are pigmented varieties of the same species, grown principally in Sicily, where cold nights during ripening develop the colour. This oil is cold-pressed in Italy from the peel of certified organic fruit (DE-ÖKO-007).

02 · Process

The peel is pressed mechanically, without heat, and the oil separated from the juice and water. Limonene forms the great majority of the oil. Myrcene, alpha-pinene and linalool add depth. Pressed citrus oils oxidise readily and are best kept cool, closed and used within a reasonable period.

03 · In Practice

Sweet, juicy and bright, with a slightly berry-like depth beside a sweet orange. A top note. Diffusion, room preparations, massage blends and natural perfumery. Comparison with Orange sweet (No. 2310) and Orange, Bitter (No. 2510) shows the range of the orange oils. Blends with cinnamon, clove, cardamom, frankincense, ylang ylang, vetiver and geranium.

General information: For external use only. Dilute before applying to skin. Keep away from heat and sunlight. Keep out of reach of children. Avoid contact with eyes and mucous membranes.