Citrus oils are some of our most used oils! These bright, uplifting scents are wonderful additions to diffuser blends, selfcare DIYs, roller blends, and home cleaning recipes, plus these oils have some wonderful health properties. These oils are sure to bring a smile to your face.

JUST A DROP OF CITRUS OILS…

• Have an uplifting, bright aroma
• A wonderful addition to diffuser blends and DIYs
• Can help removes sticky adhesives and residues from non-porous surfaces
• Help provide immune support when taken internally
• Contain naturally occurring antioxidants
• High in the constituent limonene (amounts vary by specific oil)
• Great for adding to cleaning solutions and home care DIYs

Citrus essential oils are rich in limonene, making them supportive of the immune and circulatory systems as well as good for our bodies overall. Citrus oils are also known for stimulating creativity, making them a great choice to diffuse while working, during homework or during arts and crafts. The Vitality line of citrus oils are great for supporting the immune and digestive systems as dietary supplements (the actual oil in the bottle is the same as the non-Vitality one though!).

CITRUS OIL OPTIONS

• Orange, Tangerine, Lemon, Lime, Bergamot, Grapefruit, Jade Lemon, Lemongrass, Lemon Myrtle, Lemon Verbena, Citrus Fresh, Lushious Lemon
• You can also find citrus oils in many blends and oil-infused products: Peace & Calming, Christmas Spirit, Inner Child, Valor, Clarity and many other oil blends, Thieves Foaming Hand Soap, Thieves Lozenges, Super C and Super C Chewable tablets and more!

BACKGROUND & SOURCING Citrus oils are mostly cold pressed from the rind of the fruit, though some are vacuum distilled. In a beautiful, natural symmetry, the rind of citrus fruits are alkaline while the juice is acidic, giving citrus oils some really wonderful health properties that we can utilize!

KEY CONSTITUENTS *Constituents are naturally occurring compounds in plants (and therefore essential oils) that give them specific health-supporting properties

• Limonene: known for its anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, anti-stress support, this is a powerful constituent with many health benefits
• Myrcene: boasts emotional soothing properties as well as immune bolstering properties.

CITRUS OILS & EMOTIONS Citrus oils can be an instant mood booster! These oils are great for promoting an aroma of joy and creativity and lessening worries. Diffuse, apply, or add them to your favorite emotional support oils in a roller.

Citrus oils contain Limonene, a potent free radical scavenger. When there is less physical oxidative stress in the body, then there are less negative emotions. Citrus oils also contain compounds that boost your mood by increasing calming neurotransmitters in the brain, making them wonderful tools for emotional support.

DAILY HABITS WITH CITRUS OILS

• Start your day with a burst of liquid sunshine by diffusing Orange, Lemon or Bergamot in the morning. These oils are delightful on their own, or you can combine them with complementary oils such as Grapefruit, Cinnamon, Neroli, and Peppermint.
• Diffuse citrus oils alone or in one of these combinations:
  • Zen Vibes: 5 drops Bergamot, 3 drops Lavender, 4 drops Peace & Calming (or P&C II),
  • Citrus Twist: 3 drops each Lemon, Jade Lemon, Grapefruit, Lime
  • Fresh Laundry: 4 drops each Purification, Tangerine, Lavender
  • Be Well: 5 drops Thieves, 4 drops Orange, 3 drops R.C.
  • Herb Garden: 4 drops Lemon Myrtle or Lemon Verbena, 4 drops Rosemary, 3 drops Bergamot
• Try this Rosemary Orange Hair Mask:
  • ¼ cup avocado oil
  • 10 drops Rosemary
  • 5 drops Orange
  • Optional: 5 drops Cedarwood (great for growth)
  • Mix well and apply on hair starting at the ends. Let sit for up to 10 minutes then shampoo and condition as normal.
• Refresh dried lips with this Grapefruit Sugar Scrub
  • 2 Tbsp Organic Sugar
  • 1 Tbsp Organic Olive Oil
  • 2 Tbsp of Organic Honey
  • 1 tsp Lemon Juice
  • 3 drops Grapefruit
  • 2 drops Lemon or Tangerine
  • Mix ingredients well then rub onto lips. Rise well and follow with Lavender Lip Balm as desired.
• Try this Unicorn Roller as a daily perfume with emotional support:
  • 10mL roller bottle
  • 15 drops each Tangerine, Joy, Stress Away, Grapefruit, Bergamot, White Angelica
  • Carrier of choice

Use Citrus Oils for Household DIYs

• Use to remove stickers on glass (without the nasty chemicals!).
• Add Lemongrass to wool dryer balls for a fresh scent (and ditch the dryer sheets!)
• Make a DIY Laundry Scent Booster and ditch toxic laundry products:
  • To a glass jar with a lid add:
  • 1 cup Epsom Salt
  • ½ cup Fine Sea Salt
  • ½ cup Baking Soda
  • 30 drops Lemongrass or Lemon Essential Oil (or a mix of desired oils)
  • To use, add 2-3 Tbsp directly to the laundry.
• Add citrus oils to your homemade cleaning products for extra power (just don't apply directly to granite or marble).
• Add up to 40 drops of oil to diluted Thieves Household Cleaner for a daily spray.
• Add 10 drops each Pine, Lemon, Jade Lemon to Thieves Household Cleaner and dilute for a mop solution.
• Mix 10 drops Lemon oil + ¼ cup Baking Soda + 1 tsp Thieves Household Cleaner for a kitchen and bath scrub (add more baking soda to consistency as desired)