Citrus Burst Blend

A five-citrus blend of lime, sweet orange, bergamot, grapefruit and lemon. It smells like a bowl of freshly zested fruit: sharp green lime and clean lemon at the top, warm sweet orange underneath, tangy grapefruit through the middle, and bergamot tying it together with its sweet, tea-like edge.

Lime brings a sharp, zesty tang, sweet orange a warm cheerfulness, bergamot a floral and slightly spicy brightness, grapefruit a refreshing lift, and lemon a clean zestiness.

The botanical names are lime (Citrus aurantiifolia), sweet orange (Citrus sinensis), bergamot (Citrus bergamia), grapefruit (Citrus paradisi) and lemon (Citrus limon). It is also searched for as a five citrus blend or a citrus diffuser blend. It pairs well with peppermint, rosemary and lavender if you want to extend it. For external aromatic use only, never taken by mouth. This oil is photosensitising, so keep treated skin out of direct sunlight for twelve hours, or diffuse instead.

How to use it

Diffuse 4 to 6 drops to freshen a kitchen or living room, add a few drops to unscented natural cleaning solutions, or dilute to 1 to 2% in a carrier oil for a bright body oil. Technique tip: store the bottle out of warm cupboards, since citrus oils oxidise faster than most and lose their snap within months rather than years.

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Also known as

Lime, Sweet Orange, Bergamot, Grapefruit and Lemon Blend, Citrus Essential Oil Blend