Mandarin essential oil

GENERAL INFORMATION

Name: Mandarin essential oil

Botanical name: Citrus reticulata Blanco var. Tangerine

Country of origin: Italy

Organic: No

Chemotype (main components):  Limonene, γ-Terpinene, β-Pinene

Extraction method: cold pressing

Plant part: fruit peels

Aroma: sweet-sour citrus with a floral note

Perfumery note: top note

Blends well with: basil, black pepper, cinnamon, clary sage, clove,  frankincense, geranium, grapefruit, jasmine, juniper, lemon, neroli, palmarosa (ginger lemongrass), patchouli, sandalwood, ylang ylang essential oils.

USAGE

Aromatherapeutic properties:

• reduces stress, anxiety, improves mood;

• improves sleep;

• eliminates unpleasant odours in rooms;

• the cheerful mandarin scent and its sweet warmth uplift the mood. It is the most desired aroma for the winter holiday season.

Perfumery properties:

• mandarin in perfumery – a sunny, sparkling top citrus note;

• this citrus aroma is more bitter and greener than bergamot;

• compared to other citrus notes, this one is long-lasting, so it can even be perceived as a heart note;

• mandarin can be combined with all fragrance families, especially with oriental scents.

SAFETY!

For pregnant women: safe to use both during pregnancy and for children from birth.

For children: safe to use for babies and children.

Non-phototoxic, can be safely used on the skin in summer when properly diluted.

The golden rule of aromatherapy – less is more, i.e. essential oils work better in small doses.