Scientific name: Citrus Paradisi Oil
Classification: Essential Oil
Draining, purifying, astringent.
Stories from Nature
The grapefruit (Citrus Paradisi) is an evergreen plant of the Rutaceae family, native to Central America and widely cultivated in Florida, South Africa, and Argentina. It is a perennial plant with dark green, long, and slender leaves. The grapefruit requires a fairly mild climate.
Essential oil is extracted from the fruit; it is known for its draining and firming properties and is excellent in cosmetic formulations for treating oily, blemished, acne-prone, and dull skin.
Benefits Scalp
Grapefruit Essential Oil works thanks to its purifying and sebum-regulating properties, reducing sebum production on the Scalp. It provides long-lasting freshness at the roots and promotes tissue oxygenation, improves circulation, and supports the strength and vitality of the hair follicle.
It provides progressive relief and a feeling of lightness, leaving hair radiant and enhancing its shine.
Hair Benefits
It helps close the hair cuticles, making the hair shaft smooth and easy to comb. The hair cuticle can thus perform its natural protective function.
Skin Benefits
Grapefruit Essential Oil has purifying and revitalizing properties. In skincare products, it exerts a draining effect that reduces the tissue swelling typical of cellulite. It eliminates toxins from the body and helps reduce cellulite and halt its further development.
Furthermore, thanks to its high vitamin C content, grapefruit helps combat fat accumulation, which is one of the main causes of this cosmetic concern.
