Grapefruit Essential Oil (Citrus paradisi)

Here at TreeActiv, we’re on a mission to provide you with products that will best serve your needs. With that, we feel that it’s very important to be transparent about our products, our ingredients, and educated about how they interact with the body. Here is some great information on Grapefruit Essential Oil and insight into why we use it in many of our products. 

What Is Grapefruit Essential Oil?

• Grapefruit Essential Oil is derived from the cold compression of grapefruit peels. While the pulp of the grapefruit has many of its own health benefits, the oil derived from the peel itself contains many beneficial antioxidants and phytochemicals.  
• The oil’s major constituents include limonene, myrcene, terpinene, pinene, and citronellol. These compounds help process nutrients, thus reducing inflammation and fighting infection.
• Grapefruit Essential Oil is used in many products to reduce acne and battle against oily hair and skin.
• Grapefruit Essential Oil is often used to promote weight loss. Its natural properties are known to increase energy levels, speed up your metabolism, and can even suppress your appetite.  
• Because of its natural fresh citrus taste and smell, Grapefruit Essential Oil is great for everything from household cleaning products to lotions and cosmetics. Its clean, crisp, and slightly bitter fragrance will leave you feeling healthy and refreshed.  
• Grapefruit Essential Oil has been known to elevate your mood and help reduce depression.

Is Grapefruit Essential Oil Right for Your Skin Or Hair?

Limonene is the main compound found in Grapefruit Essential Oil. We use this oil in our products because limonene promotes your skin’s nutrient intake and helps with cell turnover. These properties also help with exfoliation and separating unnecessary oil from your skin and hair. Grapefruit Essential Oil can battle against everything from acne to dandruff and even promotes hair growth! On top of all that, its natural citrus essence will brighten your skin and have you smelling amazing. Grapefruit Essential Oil promotes both good health and natural beauty - uncover its many benefits today by trying one of our great products!  

TreeActiv Products That Contain Grapefruit Essential Oil:

 Fun Facts About Grapefruit Essential Oil:

• Limonene found in Grapefruit Essential Oil has been known to contain anticancer properties.
• Grapefruit Essential Oil’s natural fragrance works great to fight against many household odors and makes for an effective ingredient in air fresheners.
• Grapefruits got their name from the way they grow. Like grapes, grapefruits grow in clusters.
• The grapefruit is the state fruit of Texas.