Grapefruit is Wonderful! Here's why.
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Grapefruit? Citrus with a mysterious history. Grapefruit essential oil is one of the most popular essential oils in the world, with a long history dating back to ancient times. It's sweet and juicy, with a subtle tang that pairs perfectly with sweet orange.
Grapefruit essential oil is rich in vitamins A and C, which are great for your hair (when diluted). It also contains linalyl acetate—a fragrant compound that gives you an immediate "fresh" feeling upon application.
There are several benefits to working with Grapefruit essential oil. It can mimic an anti-inflammatory because of its high limonene content. It can help with
headaches and migraines (just make you have consulted with your physician).
Modern use of Grapefruit essential oil is still in high demand as a natural remedy. It can be used topically on the skin when properly diluted, (.5% -1.5% in fatty carrier oils and/or butter) Grapefruit essential oil has also been shown to reduce stress levels and ease anxiety symptoms associated with depression. And, it smells fantastic!
Note: The contents of this article is meant for informational purposes only. It is not a medical recommendation. The author/s and the references used to compile the information in this article are not physicians.
Ref:
https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/d-limonene#benefits
https://barbados.org/grapefrt.htm#.Y_jyZOxBwxw
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/20077307/