Tangerine Essential Oil

Citrus reticulata

Plant and Oil Description

Sweet and tangy, tangerines are a favorite among citrus lovers for their pleasing aroma, energizing properties, and natural skincare benefits. Tangerines are part of the mandarin orange family, which is one of the original citrus species from which other citrus fruits have been cultivated. The trees flourish in tropical and subtropical climates and produce fragrant white flowers. Tangerines have been used in traditional Chinese medicine to guide the life force known as “qi”, as well as in Ayurvedic aromatherapy massages. 

What’s it Good For?

1. Dark spot corrector – A fun day in the sun exposes your skin to free radicals, which can damage your skin by creating dark spots, fine lines, and wrinkles. Potent antioxidants present in tangerine oil can help to reverse this damage by smoothing dark spots and creating a more even skin tone. Use in the evening as a spot-treatment, serum, or add to your regular evening moisturizer. The healing properties of frankincense, geranium, and lemon are excellent additions to creating your own dark spot correcting serum.
2. Acne scars – The high antioxidant profile of tangerine oil makes it a must-have for smoothing out acne scars. Apply SenseLAB’s tangerine oil in the evening after diluting in a noncomedogenic oil, such as hemp seed essential oil, which won’t clog pores.
3. Varicose veins – Among other factors, such as genetics, varicose veins can be caused by poor circulation. Tangerine oil can be used to increase circulation and provide a holistic approach to treating varicose veins. Dilute our tangerine oil in a carrier oil and gently massage into the affected areas, apply an essential oil infused compress, or add to a bath. Combine with an anti-inflammatory essential oil, such as SenseLAB’s chamomile or ginger oils, to further help soothe varicose veins.
4. Focus and positivity – The uplifting aroma of our tangerine oil might be just what you need to take on big projects and give yourself an energizing burst! Citrus oils are widely used in traditional practices and modern aromatherapy to stimulate positive energy. Add SenseLAB’s tangerine oil to a diffuser, or dilute and massage into temples.

How to Use It?

Create your own serum or spot-treatment, or add to an evening moisturizer, to reduce the signs of dark spots and acne scars. To alleviate varicose veins, dilute in a carrier oil and gently massage into the affected areas, apply an essential oil infused compress, or add to a bath. Add to a diffuser or massage into temples with a carrier oil to improve focus and promote positivity. Pairs well with grapefruit, hemp seed, geranium, lemon, frankincense, neroli, chamomile, and ginger oils. 

Note: Citrus oils may cause photosensitivity, and should not be applied to the skin prior to sun exposure. 

How it’s made?

It takes approximately 18 pounds of tangerine peels to produce 10 ml of pure SenseLAB Tangerine Essential Oil.

Tangerine Essential Oil Physical Properties

Our carefully crafted Tangerine Essential Oil is cold pressed from the tangy, sweet-smelling rinds of Citrus tangerina fruits cultivated in the sun-kissed orchards of India countryside.

Origin: Italy

Parts used: Peels

Extraction method: Cold-pressing

Note classification: Top

Appearance: Pale yellow to orange colored liquid

Blend ideas of Tangerine Essential Oil

Tangerine blends well with Lemongrass, Lime, Vetiver, Ylang-Ylang, Cinnamon, Bergamot, Orange, and Clove.

SenseLAB “Meditation” Signature Blend: 

• 2 drops Tangerine
• 2 drops Frankincense
• 3 drops Sandalwood

SenseLAB “Sunshine” Signature Blend: 

• 3 drops Tangerine
• 2 drops Spearmint
• 2 drops Lime

SenseLAB “Paris Nights” Signature Blend: 

• 2 drops Tangerine
• 2 drops Grapefruit
• 2 drops Lavender

SenseLAB “Summer Vibes” Signature Blend: 

• 2 drops Tangerine
• 2 drops Grapefruit
• 3 drops Spearmint
• 1 drop Bergamot

SenseLAB “Back to Life” Signature Blend: 

• 3 drops Tangerine
• 3 drops Clary Sage 
• 2 drops Basil

Cautions / Safe use

These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent disease.

Possible skin sensitivity. Keep out of children. If you are pregnant, nursing, or under a doctor’s care, consult your physician. Avoid contact with eyes, inner ears, and sensitive areas.