The seedless, medium-sized citrus fruit has an orange-red colour and is easy to peel. Mandarins have low levels of acidity and are appreciated for their sweet taste. It is a light thin oil with a greenish-orange hue. It can be yellow, green or red in colour depending on the origin of the fruit. Its aroma is sweet and bold, fruity and fresh with bright orange notes. It contains Limonene, gamma-Terpinene, a-Pinene, B-Pinene, B-Myrcene.

Mandarin oil has the sweetest aroma of the citrus family oils and for this reason used in many skincare and haircare formulations. It is used to aid acne, dull skin, and oily skin, also working towards the prevention of scars, spots and wrinkles. Children love it for its sweetness, and it works well to assist them to relax and go to sleep.

It can also be used in a diffuser or candle to release stress and imbue deep feelings of relaxation. It is often used as an aid for those who suffer from insomnia. Mandarin oil also helps to purify the air. A notable use is in haircare, in which it copper colour tones, cleanses oily hair, or restores dullness, bringing it back to life.

Caution:

Keep out of reach of children. Do not take it internally and do not apply undiluted essential oils, absolutes, onto the skin without advanced essential oil knowledge or consultation from a qualified aromatherapy practitioner. If you are pregnant, epileptic, have liver damage, have cancer, or have any other medical problem, use oils only under the proper guidance of a qualified aromatherapy practitioner. Avoid contact with eyes.