Almost everyone loves juicy oranges. The tasty pulp of an orange is incredibly healthy. But not only the pulp, but also the zest of the fruit brings benefits. Valuable essential oil is obtained from it. Peels of different varieties are used for production, so you can see esters of sweet, bitter or blood orange on sale. Other parts of plants are also used to produce esters, but then the product has a different name. For example, the ether from the petals of orange blossoms is called neroli, and the product from the leaves is called petitgrain.
Extracts from the zest of citrus fruit are widely used in cosmetology; in particular, orange oil is often used for wrinkles.
Description
Orange oil has a liquid consistency, yellow color with an orange tint and a distinct characteristic odor. The most delicate aroma is possessed by the ether obtained from the zest of bitter orange (orange).
Cold pressing and steam distillation are used to produce oil . Natural orange oil oxidizes quickly, so antioxidants are added to it during production. The most valuable is considered to be orange oil obtained from fruits grown in Spain and Guinea.
The composition of orange oil is very complex; it contains vitamins A, B and C. They slow down the aging process, preventing cell destruction by free radicals.
The organic acids contained in the ester maintain skin tone, help cleanse pores and remove toxins. Terpenes and terpene alcohols have a beneficial effect on the skin; they tone blood vessels. This improves blood circulation, which means more nutrients and oxygen enter the cells.
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The healing properties of orange oil
Essential orange oil has a wide spectrum of action. It is actively used both in the culinary and medical fields, and for cosmetic purposes. It is characterized by disinfecting, anti-inflammatory, antispasmodic and restorative properties. It has proven itself to be a sedative.
The product is especially characterized by its healing properties:
- Compresses with the addition of orange oil help with bleeding gums and skin dermatitis, have an antiseptic and hemostatic effect,
- Visual acuity increases and eye strain is relieved, which is especially important for people who spend a lot of time at the computer,
- Adding one drop of the product to the juice helps get rid of hypovitaminosis,
- Has a calming effect, helps relieve stress and psychological fatigue, eliminates insomnia, fear and excessive anxiety,
- Increases blood flow, cleanses lymph, lowers cholesterol levels in the blood and normalizes blood pressure,
- Provides protection of the body from infections and harmful effects through good absorption of ascorbic acid,
- It has a choleretic effect, which prevents the appearance of stones in the gall bladder,
- Used in the treatment of bronchitis and colds accompanied by elevated body temperature, reduces the degree of contraction of the smooth muscles of internal organs,
- Helps restore the activity of the gastrointestinal tract, increases appetite, suppresses the development of fermentation processes in the intestines, promotes the rapid removal of harmful substances from the body,
- Shows effectiveness in the treatment of obesity and in the presence of swelling, has a pronounced anti-cellulite effect and improves skin tone,
- By promoting the formation of collagen fibers intended for tissue regeneration, the product has a beneficial effect on muscle pain and rickets,
- Stimulates increased ability to work, concentration, activates the protective properties of the immune system and improves overall health,
- Orange oil for the face is used for skin prone to dryness and wrinkles, to cleanse and rejuvenate skin cells, to reduce enlarged pores, as well as to lighten freckles and age spots,
- It has a positive effect on our biological field: negativity is replaced by an optimistic attitude, which gives a person faith in himself and his capabilities and improves his mood.
How does it work?
The use of orange oil for the face is due to the following effects:
- stimulation of metabolic processes;
- maintaining optimal water and fat balance;
- return to normal tone;
- removal of harmful substances and toxins;
- activation of cell renewal processes;
- elimination of peeling;
- alignment of facial tone.
This product is recommended for use:
- for rejuvenation of mature skin with signs of sagging, covered with wrinkles;
- to clean pores, eliminate rashes and pimples;
- for whitening age spots.
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Properties of essential liquid
The oily extract is isolated by cold pressing from the peel of sweet or bitter orange (orange). The latter is not suitable for food, but has no less healing properties. The basis of the essential composition is made up of terpene derivatives - limonene, citral, myrcene, camphene, alpha-pinene, geraniol, nerol, auroptene, etc. When using orange oil for the face, they provide the following effects:
- Moisturizing.
- Rejuvenating.
- Tonic.
- Emollient.
The ether will help restore the water-lipid layer of the epidermis, eliminating dryness, peeling and irritation. The skin is softened and protected from harmful external influences. Orange oil helps smooth out wrinkles, activates regenerative processes and collagen synthesis, and evens out the complexion. For oily skin, it will be a good sebum regulator, normalizing sebum secretion and narrowing enlarged pores.
Orange ether has bright healing properties. Fruit extract not only helps to eliminate cosmetic defects, but also exhibits medicinal qualities. The anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, and soothing properties of the oil allow it to be used for acne, dermatitis and dermatoses, and rosacea. An extract from orange peel also copes with the consequences of rashes on the face - pigment spots, scars.
Orange oil is one of the main essential oils in skin care, exhibiting a whole range of cosmetic and medicinal properties.
Important nuances
Note! Orange essential oil is a concentrated product, so it is strictly forbidden to apply it to the skin without dilution. The product is used in a mixture with other components, and orange oil should not be more than 10%.
You can mix orange oil with both finished cosmetics and vegetable oils. Recommended dosages:
- for cosmetic massage - no more than 10 drops of ether per 10 grams of base;
- for oil applications, for every 10 grams of base you need to add no more than 4 drops of ether;
- To enrich homemade or ready-made cosmetic formulations, it is recommended to take no more than 5 drops for every 10 grams of base.
It is recommended to apply the prepared formulations to well-cleansed skin. You need to remove your makeup, wash your face with foam or wipe your face with lotion. If this condition is not met and oil mixtures are applied to uncleansed skin, it can cause rashes to appear.
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Orange oil for the face: several healthy recipes
The easiest way to use this product is to enrich it with a cream or lotion that you use every day.
Cream for tired skin.
Add a drop of orange oil, 2 drops of cajuput and 2 drops of sandalwood to 10-15 grams of base. Mix thoroughly and spread on cleansed facial skin.
Revitalizing cream.
Mix 10 ml of avocado and jojoba vegetable oils, add 5 ml of nut oil. Add 3 drops of orange and rose oil, 1 drop each of geranium, vanilla and jasmine to the base. Apply to face, massaging lightly.
Cleansing lotion.
To prepare it you will need 100 ml of water, 10 ml of alcohol, 3 drops each of essential oil of geranium, orange and chamomile. This product perfectly eliminates excess oil in the T-zone.
Steam baths.
If your skin looks tired and unhealthy, try steam baths. The recipe is very simple: half a liter of hot water, 1 drop of sandalwood, orange, leuzea and chamomile.
Face masks.
Face masks will cope with the task of targeted care and enhanced skin nutrition. They will return the epidermis to a fresh look and restore elasticity.
For tired, aging skin
A mask made from beaten yolk with the addition of a drop of orange essential oil is suitable. Spread the resulting mixture on your face, leave until completely dry, and remove with warm water.
For dry skin
There are several recipes:
- Take 10 ml of wheat germ or avocado oil. Add a drop each of rose, chamomile, sandalwood and orange oil. Spread the mixture on your skin. After half an hour, remove the residue with a paper napkin.
- Dilute dry clay (preferably white) or medicinal mud in chamomile infusion. To the resulting paste, add a tablespoon of any base oil and 2 drops of orange oil. Apply the mask to your face, wait until it dries completely, and cleanse your skin with water.
For normal skin
A strawberry mask is perfect. Mash a few berries, add a spoonful of cream and 3-4 drops of orange aroma oil. Distribute on the skin, after 10-15 minutes, cleanse your face with water.
Precautionary measures
Oranges often cause allergies. Oil prepared from the peel of this fruit is also a product that often causes negative skin reactions. Therefore, conducting an allergy test before the first application of the product is mandatory.
Remember! Testing is also necessary when replacing a product. If you previously used sweet orange oil for wrinkles, and then purchased bitter orange ester, your skin reaction may be different.
Citrus essential oils, including orange oil, increase skin sensitivity to ultraviolet radiation, so it is recommended to carry out procedures in the evenings or at least three hours before going outside.
How to use?
There are different ways to use orange oil. The following techniques are recommended to combat wrinkles:
- enrichment of finished cosmetics , a few drops of orange ether will make any cream, scrub or mask more effective. You can use complex compositions by mixing orange oil with other esters. All citrus esters are suitable, as well as rosewood, jasmine, cypress;
- for a cosmetic massage session and oil applications, add a few drops of orange oil to the base. It is recommended to take almond, peach, and grape oil as a base;
- Use as an additive in homemade anti-aging masks.
Options for anti-aging masks
Masks with the addition of orange essential oil are not recommended to be used more than twice a week. And the full course should not exceed 10 procedures. After completing the course, you need to take a break for at least three weeks.
With clay
This composition is recommended for women with loose skin with enlarged pores. It effectively cleanses, tightens pores, evens out skin texture, and gives tone.
Dilute a tablespoon of black cosmetic clay with cold infusion of green tea until a thick mass is obtained. Then add a teaspoon of grape seed oil and three drops of orange oil and two drops of grapefruit ether. Stir and apply to cleansed face for a quarter of an hour.
Exotic
This rejuvenating and refreshing composition is prepared with ripe mango.
You will need about a tablespoon of puree made from this fruit. To the puree you need to add a teaspoon of slightly warmed avocado oil and four drops of orange ether and a drop of neroli ether. Wash off the composition after a quarter of an hour.
Starchy
This composition tightens and refreshes the skin well. To prepare, you need to make an infusion of dry or fresh rose hips in advance. Take a full tablespoon of potato starch and dilute it with cold rosehip infusion until you get a thick paste. Add 20 drops of almond oil and five drops of orange essential oil. Apply in a thick layer for twenty minutes.
Yeast
This anti-aging composition refreshes and evens out the complexion. You will need a full tablespoon of dry instant yeast. Dilute a quarter teaspoon of honey in a quarter glass of warm milk. Then dilute the yeast with the honey-milk mixture. Let the yeast rise.
Add a teaspoon of olive oil, five drops of orange ether and a little rye flour to the suitable yeast. Add flour gradually, achieving a consistency convenient for application. Apply for twenty minutes.
Cucumber
Prepare cucumber juice by grating a fresh cucumber and squeezing the juice through cheesecloth. Dilute a tablespoon of oat bran with the resulting juice, add five drops of orange oil to the thick mixture. Apply the composition with massage movements, rinse off after fifteen minutes.
Fruity
This version of the cosmetic composition is recommended for dehydrated skin. It moisturizes well and smoothes out wrinkles.
Mix a tablespoon of freshly prepared fruit puree with the same amount of natural yogurt or sour cream, add five drops of orange oil. To prepare this composition, it is recommended to use bananas, apples, peaches, strawberries or other fruits.
