Tangerine Essential Oil
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Tangerine essential oil is the gentle sibling in the citrus family. Cold-pressed from the bright orange peels of ripe tangerines, it delivers the sunny, mood-lifting properties you expect from citrus with a sweeter, softer character that calms as it energizes.
Where lemon cuts and grapefruit invigorates, tangerine comforts. Its scent is warm, almost honeyed, with none of the sharp edges that can make other citrus oils feel aggressive. This makes it particularly well-suited for blends designed to ease stress and anxiety without sedation. You feel lifted but not wired. Calm but not sleepy. It's the balance point in the citrus spectrum.
Traditionally, tangerine oil has been used to soothe restless children, ease digestive discomfort, and promote a sense of security. In aromatherapy, it's prized for its ability to ease nervous tension while still promoting a positive, optimistic outlook. The high limonene content provides antioxidant benefits for skin while supporting overall mood and emotional wellbeing.
In skincare, tangerine essential oil helps brighten dull complexions and provides gentle antimicrobial action. Its mild nature makes it one of the more skin-friendly citrus options, though like all citrus oils, some photosensitivity is possible with direct sun exposure after application.
