Pink Grapefruit Essential oil
Botanical Name: Citrus racemosa. Plant Part: Crude Peel.
Extraction Method: Cold Press. Origin: Argentina.
The grapefruit tree was originally from Asia, however now it is also grown and harvested in the United States, France, Brazil, Argentina and Israel. The Grapefruit tree itself is a large, shiny gloss-leaved tree, about 10 meters (30 feet) high, with white flowers and large, pale yellow fruit. The differences between the White and Pink Grapefruit are minor; with the Pink Grapefruit simply being slightly sweeter, and is therefore more popular and slightly more expensive.
Colour: Pink to Orange Pink.
Consistency: Thin.
Note: Medium to Top.
Strength of Aroma: Medium.
Blends Well With: Other members of the Citrus family - rosemary, cypress, lavender, geranium, cardamon and most spice oils.
Aromatic Scent: Grapefruit Pink essential oil has a fresh, tart citrus smell that is very characteristic of the fruit.