Grapefruit essential oil: properties, benefits and how to use it

Grapefruit essential oil is a natural aromatherapy remedy that is extracted from the peel of the citrus fruit and offers a wide range of benefits. Let's find out all its properties and how to best use it to deal with small health problems.

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THEgrapefruit essential oil is a natural aromatherapy remedy that is extracted from the peel of the citrus fruit of the same name and which offers a wide range of benefits. Let's find out all its properties and how to best use it to deal with small health problems.





The essential oil present in grapefruit peel is quite popular in aromatherapy although certainly less so than other essences. It is used in a variety of ways, including some skin and body care treatments, and is often found in the formulation of bubble baths, shower gels, or other hygiene and beauty products.

This natural essence is mainly composed of active ingredients such as limonene, alpha pinene, sabinene, myrcene, terpinenol and other substances that give it a number of interesting properties.

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Grapefruit essential oil: properties and benefits

Grapefruit oil boasts a series of benefits for our psychophysical health, as long as it is used correctly:

  • Enhance Mood: this oil is used as an antidepressant as it has a positive effect on mood. It can also be helpful in overcoming jet lag and headache problems.
  • Promotes digestion: grapefruit essential oil helps the digestive process and the proper functioning of the liver and kidneys.
  • Diuretic: this oil acts as a diuretic to reduce swelling and fluid retention. Regular elimination of urine promotes proper functioning of the kidneys.
  • Antiseptic: this essence has antiseptic properties that is it is able to prevent the development and multiplication of microorganisms that cause infections.
  • Antioxidant: grapefruit, even in the form of essential oil, has a significant content of antioxidants, thus helping to neutralize free radicals that damage the skin and accelerate the signs of aging. Antioxidants increase the regenerative abilities of the skin and maintain a youthful appearance.
  • Anti-dandruff: We recommend using this essence as a natural hair tonic that can also help treat dandruff and promote the health of hair follicles. It is also good to use in the treatment of oily hair and to promote the shine of the hair.
  • Against addictions and food cravings: the aroma that grapefruit oil releases can be useful to free yourself from addictions (alcohol, tobacco, etc.) but also from too much desire for food.
  • Stimulates the appetite: on the other hand, this oil can help to stimulate the appetite in people who do not feel the need to eat.
  • Premenstrual syndrome: Grapefruit can improve ailments related to PMS by relaxing and balancing hormones.
  • Tones muscles and fights cellulite: massaged on the body it helps tone the muscles and counteract cellulite and water retention.
Grapefruit essential oil: properties, benefits and how to use it

How to use grapefruit essential oil

Grapefruit essential oil can be used spread in the environment (1 drop per square meter to be flavored), pouring 1-2 drops on the palm of the hand, rubbing and inhaling slowly, directly inhaled from the bottle, diluted in a carrier oil to effect massages on the body or in a nice warm bath.



Here is how it is best to use this essence case by case:

  • For the mood: if you want to take advantage of the antidepressant benefits of this essence, just insert the drops in a diffuser or combine them with a carrier oil to perform an aromatherapy massage on the whole body.
  • As an antiseptic: the disinfectant properties of grapefruit oil are best expressed by spreading it in the environment or, if you want to fight germs on the surfaces, using it as a natural detergent. Just add a few drops in a spray bottle of water and then spray on areas of the kitchen or other environments, thus also contributing to giving the atmosphere an excellent scent.
  • Anti-aging effect: to take advantage of the antioxidant qualities of grapefruit essential oil, you can add a few drops to the shampoo or conditioner in order to have shiny and healthy hair. If you want to enjoy the same effect on the skin, you can add the drops to your face or body cream.
  • Antiforfora: the advice in this case is to massage a few drops of grapefruit essential oil on the scalp first diluted in a carrier oil (for example olive oil). Leave on for a while and then proceed to normal washing with a neutral shampoo. This treatment not only avoids dandruff but promotes hair growth and makes it healthy and shiny.
  • To promote appetite or against nervous hunger: add 1-2 drops of grapefruit oil to a carrier oil and massage onto the abdomen.
  • Premenstrual syndrome: you can add a few drops of this oil in the bath salts and then immerse yourself in the tub for about 20 minutes or apply a few drops on the wrists, lower abdomen or soles of the feet in order to promote the rebalancing of hormonal functions.
  • Against cellulite and water retention: dilute a few drops in a carrier oil and carry out massages with a certain consistency with a beneficial effect on circulation, fat deposits and stagnation of liquids.
Grapefruit essential oil: properties, benefits and how to use it

Grapefruit essential oil, where to find it

You can find grapefruit essential oil in health food stores, well-stocked pharmacies, organic shops or online shops dedicated to natural well-being. Make sure it is always a 100% natural and organic essence.



You may also be interested in learning more about the properties and uses of other essential oils:

  • Tea tree oil
  • Lavender essential oil
  • Eucalyptus essential oil
  • Ginger essential oil
  • Essential oil of geranium
  • Oregano essential oil
  • Mint essential oil
  • Lemon essential oil
  • Turmeric essential oil
  • Essential oil of ylang ylang
  • Myrtle essential oil

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