Botanical Name Citrus rparadisi
Plant Part Crude Peel
Extraction Method Cold Press
Origin France
Description The grapefruit tree was originally from Asia. It is now grown and harvested in the United States, France, Brazil and Israel. The Grapefruit tree itself is a large, shiny gloss-leaved tree, about 10 meters (30 feet) high, with white flowers and large, pale yellow fruit.
Color Pale Yellow
Common Uses Grapefruit White essential oil is believed by aromatherapists to be a spiritual up-lifter, and to ease muscle fatigue and stiffness. It is also a purifier of congested, oily and acne prone skin. Grapefruit oil is also sometimes added to creams and lotions as a natural toner, and in some circles it is believed to promote hair growth though there is not any medical documentation verifying this.
Strength of Aroma Medium
Blends well with Grapefruit white blends well with other members of the citrus family, rosemary, cypress, lavender, geranium, cardamon and generally most spice oils
Aromatic Scent Grapefruit white essential oil has a fresh, slightly bitter citrus scent that is very characteristic of the fruit.
History The differences between the White and Pink Grapefruit are minor. The difference in cost is simply an example of supply and demand; there is more pink grapefruit produced because it is sweeter than the white variety.
Cautions None declared, though in rare cases it may cause some photosensitization.