Tangerine Oil
  
 
Name
 Tangerine Oil
Code
Scientific Name
Citrus reticulata
Common Name
 Tangerine Oil
Extraction Method
Cold expression of the peel of the fruit.
Characteristics
A yellowish-orange liquid.The aroma is Delicately sweet and citrus.
Main Constituents
Limonene, methyl methylanthranilate, geraniol, citral, citronellal, among others.
Properties
Antiseptic, antispasmodic, carminative, digestive, diuretic, laxative, sedative, tonic.
Key Qualities
Warming, comforting, soothing, Uplifting, cheery.
Blends well with
Other citrus essences, chamomile (German), coriander, geranium, lemongrass, neroli, petitgrain, rose, rosemary. Incidentally, lemongrass, when mandarin oil is mixed in equal proportions with lemongrass oil it acts as a' quencher of the potentially skin-irritant element of the lemongrass.
Safety Data
Non-toxic, non-irritant, non-sensitizing. Possibly phototoxic, although it has not been demonstrated decisively.
Cautions
Generally regarded an non-irritant and non-sensitising. However, it can cause allergic reactions in those who have a sensitivity to citrus fruits. The oil is mildly phototoxic, so do not apply to the skin shortly before exposure to natural or simulated sunlight. It has a short shellfire and is therefore best used within six months of purchase.
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