Christine Post

Orange Spotlight

resource preview

Orange essential oil has a sweet, bright aroma reminiscent of a blossoming orchard of orange trees. The scent is uplifting and just brings a smile to your face! It is the perfect addition to all your favorite diffuser combinations and DIYs.

image

JUST A DROP OF ORANGE...

  • Has a sweet, uplifting, citrus aroma
  • A wonderful addition to diffuser blends and DIYs
  • May help reduce the appearance of blemishes when applied topically
  • Removes sticky adhesives and residues from non-porous surfaces
  • Helps provide digestive and immune support when taken internally
  • Contains naturally occurring antioxidants
  • High in the constituent limonene

Read on for more about why we love this oil and ways to use it daily...

Orange essential oil is rich in limonene, making it supportive of the immune and circulatory systems as well as good for our bodies overall. Citrus oils are also known for stimulating creativity, so this is a great oil to diffuse while working, during homework or during arts and crafts.

Start your day with a burst of liquid sunshine by diffusing Orange in the morning. Orange is delightful on its own, or you can combine it with complementary oils such as Grapefruit, Cinnamon, Neroli, and Patchouli. Orange Vitality essential oil has a sweet, citrusy flavor and provides digestive and immune support when taken internally.

BACKGROUND & SOURCING Originally native to Asia, orange trees are now cultivated around the world, including in France, Germany, and the United States. An evergreen plant, mature orange trees can reach a height of 30 feet. Known as liquid sunshine, Orange essential oil has a sweet and uplifting aroma that brightens any room and cleanses the air when diffused.

KEY CONSTITUENTS *Constituents are naturally occurring compounds in plants (and therefore essential oils) that give them specific health-supporting properties

  • Limonene: known for its anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, anti-stress support, this is a powerful constituent with many health benefits
  • Myrcene: boasts emotional soothing properties as well as immune bolstering properties.

ORANGE & EMOTIONS Orange essential oil is an instant mood booster! This bright, happy oil is great for promoting an aroma of joy and creativity. Diffuse, apply, or add it to your favorite emotional support oils in a roller.

Citrus oils in general are wonderful for emotional support. Citrus oils contain Limonene, a potent free radical scavenger. When there is less physical oxidative stress in the body, then there are less negative emotions. Citrus oils also contain compounds that boost your mood by increasing calming neurotransmitters in the brain.

PRODUCT OPTIONS Orange is available as:

  • Orange Essential Oil
  • Orange Vitality Essential Oil*
  • Orange+ Essential Oil (Canadian market)
  • You can also find Orange essential oil in: Abundance, Christmas Spirit, Inner Child, Into the Future, Peace & Calming and many other oil blends, Thieves Foaming Hand Soap, Thieves Lozenges, Super C and Super C Chewable tablets and more! *Note: Orange and Orange Vitality Essential Oil are the same oil. Vitality oils are labeled for ingestion but are the same essential oil.

DAILY HABITS WITH ORANGE Orange is one of our most used and versatile oils! Try some of these tips and DIYs below.

  • Add Orange to your skincare and beauty routine
  • Add it to your nighttime skin care routine to help reduce the appearance of blemishes and smooth skin.
  • Try this Rosemary Orange Hair Mask:
    • ¼ cup avocado oil
    • 10 drops Rosemary
    • 5 drops Orange
    • Optional: 5 drops Cedarwood (great for growth)
    • Mix well and apply on hair starting at the ends. Let sit for up to 10 minutes then shampoo and condition as normal.
  • Refresh dried lips with this Orange Sugar Scrub
    • 2 Tbsp Organic Sugar
    • 1 Tbsp Olive Oil
    • 2 Tbsp of Honey
    • 1 tsp Lemon Juice
    • 3 drops Orange or Orange Vitality
    • 2 drops Grapefruit or Grapefruit Vitality or more Orange
    • Mix ingredients well then rub onto lips. Rise well and follow with Lavender Lip Balm as desired.
  • Try this Unicorn Roller as a daily perfume with emotional support:
    • 10mL roller bottle
    • 15 drops each Orange, Joy, Stress Away, Grapefruit, Bergamot, White Angelica
    • Carrier of choice
  • Add Orange to any of your favorite roller blends for an uplifting perfume. In a 10mL bottle with carrier add one of the following (or any you prefer!):
    • 20 drops each Joy, Orange, Lavender
    • 20 drops each Stress Away, Orange, Grapefruit
    • 15 drops each Orange, Northern Lights Black Spruce, Grapefruit + 10 drops Geranium, Rose or Joy
    • 15 drops each Rosemary, Orange, Lavender, Peppermint

Use Orange for Household DIYs

  • Use to remove stickers on glass (without the nasty chemicals!).
  • Add 1-2 drops to your dishwasher for sparkling dishes.
  • Diffuse Orange with Lime, Lemon, or Tangerine for a sunny, refreshing aroma.
  • Add Orange to your home cleaning solutions for a boost of cleaning and odor-neutralizing power.
  • Add Orange to wool dryer balls for a fresh scent (and ditch the dryer sheets!)
  • Make a DIY Laundry Scent Booster and ditch toxic laundry products:
    • To a glass jar with a lid add:
    • 1 cup Epsom Salt
    • ½ cup Fine Sea Salt
    • ½ cup Baking Soda
    • 30 drops Orange Essential Oil (or a mix of desired oils)
    • To use, add 2-3 Tbsp directly to the laundry.
  • Add Orange to your homemade cleaning products for extra power (just don't apply directly to granite or marble).
  • Add 15 drops of Orange to diluted Thieves Household Cleaner for a daily spray.
  • Add 10 drops each Pine, Orange to Thieves Household Cleaner and dilute for a mop solution.
  • Mix 10 drops Orange oil + ¼ cup Baking Soda + 1 tsp Thieves Household Cleaner for a kitchen and bath scrub (add more baking soda to consistency as desired)

Add Orange Vitality to your food and drink… (See more in the Orange Vitality Recipes Resource linked below!)

  • Add a few drops of Orange Vitality to warm water and drink first thing in the morning before any other food or drink.
  • Add a few drops of Orange Vitality to your water and sip throughout the day.
  • Toss raw greens (kale, arugula, spinach) with olive oil and Orange Vitality.
  • Add a few drops of Orange Vitality to your daily NingXia Red.
  • Add 1–2 drops of Orange Vitality to a vegetarian gel capsule and take daily for immune and general wellness support.
  • Add Orange Vitality to a smoothie or green drink to enjoy its citrus flavor and antioxidant properties.
  • Use in place of orange zest in recipes.
  • Add a few drops of oil to a batch of cookies or pound cakes for a delicious twist!

DIFFUSE: Our diffusers are running 24/7, and Orange is one of our favorites to add to the diffuser. Try out these fresh blends anytime of day or add Orange to pretty much any of your favorite blends!

  • Zen Vibes: 5 drops Orange, 3 drops Lavender, 4 drops Peace & Calming (or P&C II),
  • Citrus Twist: 3 drops each Lemon, Orange, Grapefruit, Lime
  • Fresh Laundry: 4 drops each Purification, Orange, Lavender
  • Be Well: 5 drops Thieves, 4 drops Orange, 3 drops R.C.
  • Herb Garden: 4 drops Lemon, 4 drops Rosemary, 3 drops Orange
  • Autumn Wreath: 4 drops Orange, 3 drops Cinnamon Bark, 3 drops Clove, 3 drops Lemon
  • Baking Cookies: 4 drops Orange, 3 drops Vanilla, 3 drops Cinnamon Bark
  • Fireside Chats: 4 drops Orange, 3 drops Vetiver, 3 drops Northern Lights Black Spruce, 2 drops Clove

TESTIMONIES Orange is a must-have for every home, but don't just take it from us! Read through these community testimonies about this bright citrus oil.

  • “Love orange! It definitely is a go to for mood support.”
  • “I use orange oil on my dryer balls for good smelling laundry.”
  • “Orange is hands down my favorite oil! So good with all of the spicy fall oils and so dreamy with blue tansy, or with NLBS, or frank! Or ANYTHING!”
  • “We pretty much use orange every day in some capacity! Add it to my toothpaste, face wash, diffuse, add it to my Ningxia...it's amazing!”
  • “I love orange oil! It's terrific when diffused with Thieves for a lovely fall smell! Not to mention giving your immune system some love.”
  • “Orange is so good and perfect to add to any oil or blend for diffusing.”
  • “I put a couple of drops in my Ningxia every morning.”