From the sweet delight of peeling the fresh fruit to the wafting scent of orange groves in spring, oranges have been appreciated for centuries for their comforting, rejuvenating scent and versatile applications. 

Orange essential oil is derived from natural compounds found in the rind and peel of the orange fruit. From uplifting your spirits to deodorizing stale air, this essential oil's extensive list of properties make it a staple in any essential aficionado's medicine cabinet. 

• Add some sparkle and freshen up everything from your kitchen to your bathroom! With 100% natural antibacterial properties, Orange is a powerful disinfectant. Mixing just a few drops of orange essential oil with vinegar will make scrubbing your bathroom into less of a chore and more of a luxury. By pouring a few drops into your toilet tank, you can keep the bathroom fresh for days on end.

• Combine 1 cup of water with 10 drops of orange oil to freshen up and sterilize your dining room table, cutting boards, and kitchen counters. Simply wet a rag or sponge with the solution to wipe down the surfaces, or mix in a spray bottle to make cleaning a breeze. 

• A potent antidepressant with elevating abilities, Orange can be used to improve your mood. By inducing relaxation and lifting your spirits, Orange is able to make you feel simultaneously attentive and at ease! With this balance, Orange is oftentimes used to ease symptoms of depression and anxiety.

• Add 5-7 drops of Orange essential oil to your diffuser, or rub a couple drops into your diffuser bracelet for a mood booster on the go!

• Orange acts as an antibacterial, antioxidant, and anti-inflammatory, making it a perfect oil to use as a cleanser, or to treat acne, brighten skin tone, and reduce fine lines and wrinkles.

• Combine a cup of water with 4 drops of orange oil to cleanse your face.

• To treat dry skin, redness, or signs of aging, apply a few drops of orange oil mixed with aloe vera onto affected areas.

• Orange's anti-inflammatory properties provide relief from the pain of arthritis and reduce chronic inflammation.

• Mix 10 drops of orange oil with a carrier oil such a jojoba or coconut oil and massage into affected areas.

• Orange has powerful antioxidant properties. By removing toxins from the body and fighting free radicals, orange oil strengthen's the body's natural immune functions

• Orange helps prevent and treat colds, coughs, and other germs

• Add 5 - 10 drops of orange essential oil to your diffuser or apply a few drops to your diffuser jewelry.

• By killing germs, Orange disinfects and sanitizes scrapes, cuts and bug bites.

• Mix a cup of water with 10 drops of orange essential oil and apply to affected areas.

• In addition to brightening your mood, Orange also lowers your pulse and alleviates fatigue. By reducing anxiety and easing tension, breathing in orange oil calms the body both physically and mentally. 

• Add a few drops of orange oil to your diffuser or bath water for calm and relaxation.

• Most citrus oils cause photosensitivity. Keep this in mind before exposing your skin to the sun when you have been using orange oil. 

• For sensitive skin, or to cover larger areas of your body, combine one tablespoon of a carrier oil, such as Jojoba, Coconut, or Almond Oil, with a few drops of pure orange oil. Always spot test essential oils on a small patch of skin before using them topically.  

• To brighten your day, try combining your orange with lemon or grapefruit oil in your diffuser, or add some holiday spirit with clove and cinnamon oil. 

Orange essential oil is an amazing tool for a great variety of needs, and you can appreciate its clean, fresh scent while enjoying all of its benefits!