Essential Oils of Citrus Peels
Oils from the peel of oranges, lemons and mandarins are widely valued for their antioxidant, antibacterial, antifungal properties, and used in the treatment and prevention of conditions such as osteoporosis, diabetes and high cholesterol. This is because of the intense presence of flavonoids (substances that break down things such as toxins, carcinogens and inflammatory agents) and phenolic acids (antioxidants).
They can feel stingy when used in the bath or directly on the skin. This is how they bring blood to the surface and stimulate cell regeneration. They can also act as an insect repellent.
Moreover, they smell and taste delicious, so are easy to use in cooking and diffusers. I especially like the hydrosols in a gin and tonic, or just a tonic, if I’m not drinking. It gives it that extra zest that you always imagine, but never get.
I save all my citrus peels and put them through distillation when I have enough.
This pure form of oil from a primary distillation is the very best I have ever tried. Feel it between your fingers and you will immediately know the difference. Unlike commercial oils, it feels oily. The aroma is intoxicating.
Presented in green 5 or 10ml bottles. My favourite is, yes -you guessed -green.
The amount I can produce is very limited -I have to eat a lot of oranges!.
If you would like your own citrus distilled, please get in touch. A 2 litre volume of chopped up peel will do one distillation and produce anything from 1ml-10mls of oil and 100-250mls of hydrosol, depending on the fruit. I can carry out these distillations at any time of year if I have enough material, but I will need to plan ahead.
Oils from the peel of oranges, lemons and mandarins are widely valued for their antioxidant, antibacterial, antifungal properties, and used in the treatment and prevention of conditions such as osteoporosis, diabetes and high cholesterol. This is because of the intense presence of flavonoids (substances that break down things such as toxins, carcinogens and inflammatory agents) and phenolic acids (antioxidants).
They can feel stingy when used in the bath or directly on the skin. This is how they bring blood to the surface and stimulate cell regeneration. They can also act as an insect repellent.
Moreover, they smell and taste delicious, so are easy to use in cooking and diffusers. I especially like the hydrosols in a gin and tonic, or just a tonic, if I’m not drinking. It gives it that extra zest that you always imagine, but never get.
I save all my citrus peels and put them through distillation when I have enough.
This pure form of oil from a primary distillation is the very best I have ever tried. Feel it between your fingers and you will immediately know the difference. Unlike commercial oils, it feels oily. The aroma is intoxicating.
Presented in green 5 or 10ml bottles. My favourite is, yes -you guessed -green.
The amount I can produce is very limited -I have to eat a lot of oranges!.
If you would like your own citrus distilled, please get in touch. A 2 litre volume of chopped up peel will do one distillation and produce anything from 1ml-10mls of oil and 100-250mls of hydrosol, depending on the fruit. I can carry out these distillations at any time of year if I have enough material, but I will need to plan ahead.
Oils from the peel of oranges, lemons and mandarins are widely valued for their antioxidant, antibacterial, antifungal properties, and used in the treatment and prevention of conditions such as osteoporosis, diabetes and high cholesterol. This is because of the intense presence of flavonoids (substances that break down things such as toxins, carcinogens and inflammatory agents) and phenolic acids (antioxidants).
They can feel stingy when used in the bath or directly on the skin. This is how they bring blood to the surface and stimulate cell regeneration. They can also act as an insect repellent.
Moreover, they smell and taste delicious, so are easy to use in cooking and diffusers. I especially like the hydrosols in a gin and tonic, or just a tonic, if I’m not drinking. It gives it that extra zest that you always imagine, but never get.
I save all my citrus peels and put them through distillation when I have enough.
This pure form of oil from a primary distillation is the very best I have ever tried. Feel it between your fingers and you will immediately know the difference. Unlike commercial oils, it feels oily. The aroma is intoxicating.
Presented in green 5 or 10ml bottles. My favourite is, yes -you guessed -green.
The amount I can produce is very limited -I have to eat a lot of oranges!.
If you would like your own citrus distilled, please get in touch. A 2 litre volume of chopped up peel will do one distillation and produce anything from 1ml-10mls of oil and 100-250mls of hydrosol, depending on the fruit. I can carry out these distillations at any time of year if I have enough material, but I will need to plan ahead.
