Ingredient
Sweet Orange Oil (Citrus Sinensis)
Citrus sinensis
Benefits
Natural
Sweet orange oil has a cheerful, acidulous scent that immediately lifts the spirits and gives a delicious scent to products designed for use on the lips. In skincare, it can give complexions a plumped, fresh appearance.
Sweet orange trees have glossy, evergreen leaves and thorny branches. They grow fragrant flowers that, once pollinated, turn into a juicy, orange-colored fruit. Like all citrus fruits, the leathery outer rind is filled with essential oil glands.
The main constituent of sweet orange oil is limonene, a zesty aromatic compound. Citrus scents are often considered uplifting and refreshing, but the added sweetness of this tart fruit may even leave you feeling relaxed as well.