Botanical name
Citrus reticulata
Extraction
Cold pressed
Plant part
Peel
Aromatic description
Gentle, sweet citrus aroma with tangy undertones
Citrus olfactive family
Top to middle note
Blends well with
Bergamot, Lavender, Lemon, Lime, Neroli, Petitgrain, Rose.
Emotional & spiritual benefits
Mandarin is a happy and cheerful oil, inspiring the mind and spirit. It refreshes the psyche and brings about friendly feelings of joy. It can help to lift the mood when feeling sullen whilst easing nervousness and anxiety. It is encouraging without overstimulating, promoting a calm and content presence.
Cosmetic benefits
With skin softening properties, Mandarin lends itself well to moisturisers, stretch mark and scarring treatments. It has a toning and cleansing action, so can be useful for oily and congested skin types. It is also recommended for normal or mature skin and gentle enough to be used in formulations for babies and children.
Formulation types
Mandarin can be incorporated into a variety of cosmetic products, including moisturisers, cleansers, toners, facial, body and bath products, massage oils, lip balms, body oils, scrubs, clay masks and more. It can be used in baby products such as massage oils, lotions and gentle bath products.
% Use in formulation
See our Essential Oil Safety Guide for more information.
Precautions/contraindications
Has the potential to be photo-sensitising.
Recipes & applications
Disclaimer
Suggested recipes are provided as examples only. Whilst all care has been taken in creating these examples, Sage Cosmetic Coaching accepts no responsibility relating to the manufacture of products. Any responsibility for the performance, efficacy and stability of the product lies with the manufacturer.
