Petitgrain Citrus Vulgaris/Aurantium
Beauty Benefits: Great for acne and oily hair and is anti-inflammatory. Heals wounds and calms skin irritations.
Aromatherapy Benefits: Anti-depressant. Lowers stress, anxiety, fear and depression while increasing joy and positive thinking.
Healing Colors: Orange, Green
Chakra Affinity: 3rd or Solar Plexus and 4th or Heart Center
Life Qualities: Protecting, Clarifying, Aphrodisiac, Refreshing, and Uplifting
Extracted from the leaves and young shoots of the orange tree (the same tree that produces orange blossom oil (Neroli) and bitter orange oil) – so see orange also. It balances the production of sebum and is a gentle antiseptic, making it great for acne and oily hair. It is also an anti-inflammatory. Especially used for dry and aging skin because it promotes new cell generation and it is calming to the skin. This oil reduces anxiety, depression, mental fatigue, and mental strain, which clears and opens the mind.