Tangy, sweet and cheerful. Tangerine oil is cold pressed from the peel of Citrus tangerina grown in the USA. It has a little more tartness than mandarin and a comforting, candy-like sweetness that makes it a bedtime favorite in many homes.
At a glance
- Botanical name: Citrus tangerina
- Origin: USA
- Extraction: cold pressed
- Aroma: tangy, sweet
Ways to use it
- Diffuser: 4–5 drops with lavender in the evening, or with spearmint in the morning.
- Skin and body: add a few drops to an unscented lotion or body oil.
- Blends well with: lavender, clary sage, cinnamon bark, geranium and other citrus oils.
External use only. Always dilute before applying to skin and patch-test first. Keep away from children and eyes.
