by The Puritan's Pride Editorial Team
Citrus essential oils like lemon, grapefruit, and bergamot are known for their zest, but the sweet indulgence of cheerful tangerine oil is surprisingly mellow.
In ancient times, tangerine peel was regarded as an essential element to guide qi, the life force in traditional Chinese medicine. Because of this, oil extracted from the peel was used in herbal tinctures to calm skin. It became a popular agent in Ayurveda, especially in therapeutic massage and warm baths, especially among pregnant women who benefitted from its soothing properties. While the East has enjoyed tangerine oil for over 3,000 years, it did not reach Europe until 1805, and it came to North America in the 1870s.
Here are 12 ways to incorporate tangerine essential oil into your aromatherapy journey.
Add all oils to your favorite diffuser and enjoy a cheerful citrus pick-me-up.
Mix all ingredients in a small bowl and apply to the face, avoiding the eye area and mouth. Let dry for about 15 minutes or until it hardens, then rinse with a washcloth and warm water.
Mix all ingredients and pour into a glass rollerball container or an airtight glass jar. Dab onto pulse points throughout the day to freshen up.
Apply essential oil drops to a cotton ball, and insert into pillowcase before drifting off into peaceful slumber.
Add all ingredients to a large spray bottle and shake gently until combined. Spritz onto grimy kitchen areas and wipe down with a cloth to leave behind sparkling surfaces.
Add all oils to your favorite diffuser and drift into the image of a tropical sunset.
In a small bowl, mix all ingredients until blended. Divide the mixture and add to ice cube trays. Put the trays in the freezer until the mixture sets (about 3 hours). Remove from freezer, pop out the shower melts from the ice cube tray, and put in a glass jar for storage. They do not need to remain in the freezer, but will have a dry consistency. To use, put one melt in the shower while bathing. Warm water and steam will break down the shower melts for easy clean up, while you simply enjoy the scent.
Mix all ingredients in a spray bottle and shake gently until mixed. Spritz into the air to renew a stale environment.
For this project, you will need a diffusing locket necklace which can be purchased from eBay and Amazon. These are available in many designs and come with diffusing pads for the oils. Open the locket and remove the diffusing pad. Add oils to the pad, put the pad back into the locket, and enjoy this perfume alternative.
Mix all ingredients in a small bowl, and apply to dry areas of the body, especially the knees and elbows. Store the remainder in an airtight glass container and use as needed.
Nourish nails and cuticles with this spicy sweet blend. Mix all oils and dab onto nail beds and cuticles to restore hydration.
Mix all ingredients and pour half of the mixture into the bathtub under warm running water. Store the remainder in an airtight glass jar until the next use.
