Botanical name
Citrus reticulata
Extraction
Cold pressed
Plant part
Peel
Aromatic description
Light, sweet citrus aroma with delicate tangy tones
Citrus olfactive family
Top note
Blends well with
Bergamot, Chamomile, Frankincense, Geranium, Lavender, Lemon, Lime, Neroli, Orange, Rose.
Emotional & spiritual benefits
Tangerine is a soothing and relaxing essential oil that helps to relieve stress and tension. It is said to be almost hypnotic in its calming benefits, bringing a sense of peace and tranquillity. Its sweet aroma promotes happiness and a feeling of content.
Cosmetic benefits
In skincare, Tangerine is a skin tonic, promoting a healthy complexion, smoothing fine lines and wrinkles and minimising scars and stretch marks. It can be used for dull and lifeless skin to bring back colour and glow. It useful for all skin types, but particularly useful for mature skin.
Formulation types
Tangerine’s gentle scent works beautifully in many skincare applications including anti-ageing facial and body creams and lotions, cream cleansers, scar and stretchmark oils, serums, body oils, bath products, natural perfumes and more. It blends well with Floral, Aromatic and Herbal oils, so is a perfect addition to your essential oil blending kit.
% 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.
