About the product

The bitter orange trees are native to China and India and were planted in the Mediterranean region by the Arabs in the 10th century. Bitter orange trees belong to the family Rutaceae and Citrus and prefers the warm and dry Mediterranean-style climate. They are particularly grown in the Sevia region of southern Spain.

Bitter orange tree can reach a height of 10 meters. In late Spring and early Summer, it blooms with rich and plump white flowers, emitting a delicate and fragrant aroma. The tree also bears the bitter orange fruits, which has a distinctive sour and bitter taste.

Three different essential oils can be extracted from the bitter orange tree. Neroli essential oil is extracted from the flowers, bitter orange essential oil is extracted from the fruits, and petitgrain essential oil is extracted from the branches and leaves.

Most neroli essential oils are produced in France, Morocco, Spain, Portugal and Italy.

Neroli essential oil can be challenging to extract. During the flowering season in early April every year, harvesters picks flowers soaked in morning dew and bursting with sweet aroma to be steam distilled.

Through distillation, only extract 80 grams of orange flower essential oil can be extracted from 100 kilos of flowers. With such low yield, the oil is scarce and highly treasured.

Neroli essential oil has a very favourable aroma, with a delicate fragrance that is penetrating and very concentrated. Due to the

high amount of nerol, just one drop fills the room with fragrance. The aroma calms and relieves headaches and dizziness, reduces emotional discomfort, alleviates stress, anxiety, aids depression, and helps with sleeplessness.

It is also a well-known heart-protecting oil, known to help ease palpitations and promote circulation. It is a must-have essential oil

for middle-aged men and women and is said to help enhance emotional connection, improving moods particularly during menopause.

Neroli essential oil is also renowned for it's skin care benefits. It is used to improve deep and shallow lines, neck lines and even stretch marks. It's supports cell vitality, reinvigorates and improves sagging skin. It is used to enhance skin elasticity and moisturising, supporting a youthful and energetic appearance. It is suitable for all skin types.

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