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.
Skin Benefits
Grapefruit Essential Oil acts as a powerful purifier and sebum regulator, balancing sebum production on the skin. It ensures long-lasting freshness at the roots and promotes optimal tissue oxygenation, improves circulation, and supports the strength and vitality of the hair follicle.
It provides immediate relief and a sensation of absolute lightness, ensuring radiant hair and healthy growth from the very first applications.
Hair Benefits
It facilitates the complete closure of the hair cuticles, making the hair shaft extraordinarily 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 powerful 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.
