The oily orange
 Aromatic bath with orange oil are effective for nervous tension, as well as cellulite.

Familiar to all oranges were once considered an expensive oriental rarity. Orange Tree comes from the East, in particular from China and India. In Russia the first orange trees were imported in the 17th century from Holland.

Interesting!   Louis XIV sent a conclusion his minister Fouquet of envy him orange garden. The king then ordered to carry the coveted orange Versailles.

Orange essential oil - safe and non-toxic, with a sweet fruity aroma. Essential oil of sweet and bitter orange has long been used in the East in the medical and cosmetic purposes. In Europe, it is not used right up to the end of the 17th century, because it was a rare and very expensive. Today, the essential oil of orange is one of the most popular oils worldwide.

Important!   Most high-quality orange oil is produced by pressing the peel separated from the pulp.

Essential oil of sweet orange

Essential oil of sweet orange has a current property to reduce obesity, so it is most often used in aromatherapy for obesity, for the regulation of body weight, as well as the well-proven anti-cellulite agent. Oil regulates carbohydrate and fat metabolism. Orange oil cleans the skin, lightens dark spots, promotes cell renewal, improves the complexion. Especially effective orange oil affects dry and dehydrated skin. It refreshes and restores it.

Composition

The composition of essential oils include: D-limonene - 90%, n-decyl aldehyde, D-linalool, N-nonyl alcohol, D-terpineol, esters of caprylic acid methyl ester, anthranilic acid, citral, citronellal.

How to apply

• Enrichment of cosmetics: 3-5 drops of essential oil of sweet orange mixed with 10-15 g of cosmetic products.

• Massage and self-massage: 4-5 drops of essential oil mixed with 1-2 tablespoons of almond oil.

• Bath: In warm bath add 5-7 drops of orange essential oil mixed with 2 tablespoons of sea salt. Treatment time 10-15 minutes.

Contraindications

• Individual intolerance. Oil can irritate sensitive skin and increase its sensitivity to the sun.

• Ingest is impossible, as the oil is toxic.

The essential oil of bitter orange

The essential oil of bitter orange antiseptic, antimicrobial, anti-rheumatic, anti-sclerotic, choleretic, anti-toxic, deodorant, healing, analgesic, antidepressant, anti-inflammatory, antispasmodic, aphrodisiac, carminative, expectorant, diaphoretic, stimulant, tonic effect.

Composition

Components of essential oils are monoterpenes bitter orange (90%), alcohols, aldehydes and ketones.

Interesting!   Orange flavor - a good remedy for depression, which stimulates muscle activity, refreshes perception, it helps get rid of frustration and indifference, creates a romantic mood, helps to feel the taste of life.

How to apply

• Using oil of bitter orange is similar to the use of oil of sweet orange.

• In addition, it can be used inside. Butter a beneficial effect on the skin, mucous membrane of the mouth and digestive processes.

• Bitter orange oil can be used to repair dry and normal skin.
Author: Inna Sedykh