The Many Uses of Orange Essential Oil
Essential oils can be used for many things but each essential oil has a specific use or is better suited at treating certain things. Orange essential oil has some surprising uses that you may have never thought of and some others that you would expect of it.
The versatile uses of orange essential oil make it the perfect essential oil to add to your collection of essential oils. Besides its medicinal or healing properties orange essential oil has a very uplifting effect and is the perfect to bring a burst of sunshine into a room especially in winter when things are feeling a little gray and tired.
Perfumes and Cosmetics
If you love the smell of citrus then you will love the bright top note of orange essential oil and be pleased to know that one of the uses of orange essential oil is a summery perfume. You can make your own perfumes by blending essential oil with carrier oil or alcohol in a 50/50 ratio; if you want cologne adjust the carrier oil or alcohol to 75%.
You can blend it with other essential oils such as Geranium, Lavender, and Neroli for a softer, more floral scent. If you want something spicier and more masculine combine with spices such as ginger or sandalwood, frankincense and other ‘woody' essential oils.
Everyday Uses
One of the uses of orange essential oil is in scenting your household appliances. When you next clean out your refrigerator, freezer or oven you can add a little orange essential oil to the rinse water. This gives your household appliances a wonderful smell and also helps to fight against any unpleasant odors that might be lurking in your fridge or oven.
Another one of the everyday uses of orange essential oil is as a room deodorizer. Place a few drops of orange essential oil in an essential oil burner and leave it in a room and it will have it smelling great again. This essential oil is great for getting rid of food odors in the kitchen after cooking.
Uplifting Scent
One of the uses of orange essential oil is as an antidepressant or mood lifter. The sweet clear notes of orange essential oil will help to uplift any mood. During winter one of the uses of orange essential oil is to bring a little sunshine back into the room. You can blend it with some spice oils or coniferous oils and you will have a refreshing scent and a lighter atmosphere.
