Grapefruit Pink Essential Oil
Grapefruit pink essential oil is a fresh, bright citrus oil cold-pressed from the peel of the grapefruit (Citrus paradisi). It has a clean, slightly bitter citrus aroma that is uplifting and vibrant, making it a popular choice in aromatherapy, natural perfumery, and cosmetic formulation.
Cold-pressed citrus oils retain the aromatic compounds found naturally in the fruit peel, giving grapefruit oil its characteristic freshness and lively top notes. This oil is commonly used to add a crisp citrus lift to blends for skincare, body care, soapmaking, and home fragrance.
As with many citrus oils, grapefruit essential oil contains naturally occurring furanocoumarins and is considered phototoxic. This does not prevent its use in skincare, but appropriate dilution and sensible sun exposure precautions should be followed.
Common Uses
Aromatherapy
Often used to create a fresh, uplifting atmosphere. Grapefruit oil is commonly included in blends designed to feel bright, clean and energising.
Skincare and Body Care
Used at low levels in creams, lotions, body oils and scrubs to add a fresh citrus aroma. Due to phototoxicity, leave-on products should remain within recommended usage limits.
Soapmaking
A popular choice in cold process and melt and pour soapmaking, where phototoxicity is not a concern in wash-off products.
Home Fragrance and Cleaning
Frequently used in diffusers, room sprays and natural cleaning formulations for its crisp, clean scent.
Safety and Phototoxicity
This is a cold-pressed (not FCF) grapefruit essential oil and is therefore phototoxic.
For leave-on skincare products, keep total grapefruit oil concentration low and avoid sun or UV exposure on treated skin for 12–24 hours.
Always dilute before skin application and patch test prior to use.
Common Name: Grapefruit Pink Essential Oil
INCI: Citrus paradisi
Certification: Conventional
Appearance: Yellow
Odour: Fresh, slightly bitter citrus
Plant Part Used: Peel
Extraction Method: Cold pressed
Purity: 100%
Origin: North & South America
Solubility: Oil and alcohol
Usage Rate: Skincare: 0.1 - 1%, Soapmaking: 1 - 3%
Note: Middle to top
Blends Well With: Other members of the citrus family, rosemary, cypress, lavender, geranium, cardamom, most spice oils
Vegan: Yes
Palm Oil: No
Animal Tested: No
Safety: Avoid use during pregnancy..
Do not take any oils internally.
Do not apply undiluted essential oils, absolutes, CO2s or other concentrated essences onto the skin.
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- Go Native New Zealand specialise in skincare, cosmetic and aromatherapy ingredients. We are NOT licensed to sell food. This means our products are not food grade, for this reason we advise you not to use our products internally, or for culinary purposes
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