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Abbey Essentials Tangerine Oil
TANGERINE (Citrus reticulata)
SOURCE: Spain/Italy
Tangerine Essential Oil is obtained by cold pressing of the peel from the fresh fruit.
The pure oil is yellow-orange
and has a light constency. Its' fresh aromatic scent is typical of citrus fruits and tangy sweet.
USES:
Tangerine Essential Oil is refreshing and rejuvenating in character.
In aromatherapy it is considered it to be sedative.
CAUTION:
Pure Tangerine Essential oil like most citrus oils can be phototoxic.
Care should be taken not to expose the skin to sunlight after a treatment.
It should be diluted to 5% or less in a suitable carrier oil before being applied to the skin.








