Sweet Orange Essential Oil: Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil synonym Citrus Sinensis As another essential oil produced by that hero, the bitter orange tree, this is sunshine in a bottle. It is cheerful and uplifting allowing you to relax, calm, ground yourself and feel refreshed. It is a popular oil for use around the home and in aromatic products such as room freshener due to its fresh nature and anti depressant and relaxation properties. In skin care, it is popular for it’s cleansing and soothing actions on irritated or dry skin, and can be helpful in products for mature skin. Sweet orange essential oil is also a very popular oil in products for children and is one of the few oils often deemed safe for use in infant products. It blends particularly well with other warm oils such those associated with the festive period as well as being popular with lavender or Peppermint in the environment or household cleansing. It will also work well with other citrus oils to boost the mood enhancing effects. Try it with patchouli to soften the harsh edge and add a lighter sense to the blend. Never ingest or apply undiluted essential oils to the skin.