MANDARIN ESSENTIAL OIL - Australia

Citrus reticulata Grown on Waka Waka land, Australia

Mandarin Oil has a tangy, sweet, floral aroma and is incredibly uplifting.

Process: Cold Pressed Essential Oil

Plant Part: Peels

Note: Top Note

Aroma Family: Citrus

Aroma: Smooth, sweet-tart citrus aroma typical of Mandarin with a slight floral undertone.

Blends with:

Amyris, Basil, Benzoin, Bergamot, Black Pepper, Cinnamon, Cardamom, Chamomile, Champaca, Clary Sage, Clove Bud, Coriander Seed, Cypress, Frankincense, Geranium, Ginger, Grapefruit, Jasmine, Juniper Berry, Lavender, Lemon, Lime, Marjoram, Myrrh, Neroli, Nutmeg, Orange, Palmarosa, Patchouli, Petitgrain, Pine, Rosalina, Rose, Rosemary, Sandalwood, Spearmint, Spikenard, Thyme & Ylang Ylang.

"Mandarin peel oil is used sparingly in colognes as a modifier for other citrus oils, in neroli bases, in fantasy 'moss' notes, or as [a] particular note for 'special' effects."*1

Benefits:

It has cleansing, antiseptic, anti-fungal, toning & detoxing properties.

Recommended use:

Mandarin Oil is known to assist circulatory issues, detoxifying, assists the reduction of water retention, and can work well in massage oils as an anti-spasmodic; in skin-care Mandarin Oil can improve skin tone and reduce the appearance of blemishes, scars and pigmentation due to its' anti-inflammatory properties. Enhances wellbeing with its gentle, calming qualities.

Care Instructions:

Not recommended for ingestion. Non-toxic, non-irritant in dilution.

Information on the traditional uses and properties are provided on this site is for educational use only, and is not intended as medical advice. If you have any serious health concerns, you should always check with your health care practitioner before use.

Easy Recipe

Skin Toning Massage 

A massage oil that nourishes, encourages cell renewal & improves skin tone.

Equipment:

50ml bottle with lid or dropper sterilised

Ingredients:

1tbsp Sweet Almond Oil

1tsp Wheatgerm Oil

1tsp Apricot Kernel Oil

1tsp Avocado Oil

7 drops Frankincense Essential Oil

5 drops Mandarin Essential Oil

3 drops Neroli Essential Oil

Method:

Combine all the ingredients in a bowl & blend through. Transfer to bottle & seal with cap or dropper.

Use:

Massage into the body, allow to absorb. Store in dark, cool area for up to 3 months.

Reference:

1. 

Arctander, Steffen. Perfume and Flavor Materials of Natural Origin, 1960, p. 395.