Uplifting, invigorating, balancing. Grapefruit essential oil is the perfect choice for diffusing in your home to start a morning off right! It’s also a great addition to your favorite beauty products if you adore smooth, healthy-looking skin.
The clean, fresh scent of grapefruit makes it a must-have to use in household cleaning products. You’ll find it in quite a few of our essential oil recipes [1]. When taking Grapefruit Vitality internally, it helps supports healthy weight management.
Grapefruit Essential Oil
Citrus paradisi
Botanical Family
- Rutaceae
Historical Uses for Grapefruit Essential Oil
Grapefruit has been used historically to aid in healthy digestion, boost immune system function, and as a miracle tonic for the skin. It was first brought to the U.S. mainland by a European, who settled in Florida.
Fun Facts
- Grapefruit is said to be a hybrid of the shaddock (Citrus grandis) and the sweet orange (Citrus sinensis) that originated in Barbados in the 18th century
- Grapefruit grows in clusters of fruit on the tree which can be similar in appearance to grapes, thus the name “grapefruit”
- There are over 20 varieties of grapefruit grown in the United States
Aroma and Tips for Blending Grapefruit
- Grapefruit essential oil is steam distilled from the rind of the grapefruit
- It has a clean, citrusy, and slightly bitter scent
- It is considered a top note when blending with other oils and acts as a modifier and enhancer
- Grapefruit blends well with basil, bergamot, cedarwood, chamomile, cypress, frankincense, geranium, juniper, lavender, peppermint, rosemary, rosewood, and ylang ylang
Top Uses for Grapefruit
- This oil can be used for topical, aromatic, and internal applications
- We suggest applying grapefruit with a carrier oil to help it stay on the skin longer for a more long-lasting effect. This essential oil is phototoxic. Take caution when using it and spending time in the sun. Read more about photosensitive oils here [2]
- Grapefruit for internal use can be found using Young Living’s Vitality line [3] of essential oils
- Grapefruit has been proven to help support healthy weight management. That’s why we love it in our Citrus Water [4]!
- Diffuse in your home daily to neutralize unwanted odors and cleanse the air
- Add it to your favorite household cleaner for a boost of freshness
- Grapefruit Vitality [5] adds a fresh, citrusy flavor to your favorite foods and beverages
Recipes with Grapefruit Essential Oil
- This simple, all-natural Pink Grapefruit Lip Scrub [6] can be made in minutes and will keep your lips kissably soft
- Grapefruit Vitality essential oil tastes great in our Homemade Grapefruit Vinaigrette Dressing [7] and in these NingXia Red Shots [8]
- We also utilized its cleaning power in our Burnt Kitchen Cookware Cleaner [9]
- And when used in one of our floral perfume spray recipes, Grapefruit essential oil tells its own Love Story [10]
- You’ll love Grapefruit essential oil in these roller blends that encourage:
- Confidence [11]
- Cheerfulness [12]
- Smiles [13]
- Another fabulous way to use Grapefruit is in diffuser recipes. You’ll find it in our…..
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Find all of our recipes using Grapefruit essential oil by clicking here [21].
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