Petitgrain Oil Citrus aurantium

100% Pure Petitgrain Bigarade Essential Oil

Accepted Botanical Name: Citrus × aurantium L.
Commercial Botanical Name: Citrus aurantium var. amara
INCI Name: Citrus Aurantium Amara Leaf/Twig Oil
Common Names: Petitgrain, Petitgrain Bigarade, Bitter Orange Leaf Oil
Plant Family: Rutaceae
Plant Part: Leaves and Young Twigs
Extraction Method: Steam Distilled
Aroma: Fresh, green, citrusy, floral, leafy, woody, herbaceous and subtly bitter
Appearance: Colourless to pale-yellow or yellow-green liquid
Country of Origin: As specified in the batch documentation

Calming and refreshing diffuser blends
Facial oils and skincare formulations
Hair and scalp-care blends
Massage and body oils
Natural perfumes and botanical colognes
Roll-on fragrances and solid perfumes
Meditation, yoga and mindfulness rituals
Evening and relaxation routines
Candles, room sprays and home fragrance
Green, floral and citrus fragrance compositions

For Aromatherapy: Add 3–5 drops to a diffuser filled with the manufacturer-recommended amount of water.

For Calming Diffusion: Combine 2 drops of Petitgrain Oil with Lavender, Bergamot, Neroli, Frankincense or Cedarwood Essential Oil.

For Topical Use: Dilute 1–2 drops in 5 ml of a suitable carrier oil before applying to the skin.

For Facial Care: Add 1 drop to 10–15 ml of jojoba, argan, rosehip or another suitable facial carrier oil. Apply sparingly to clean skin after performing a patch test.

For Hair and Scalp Care: Add 2–3 drops to 15 ml of coconut, jojoba, argan or another suitable carrier oil. Massage gently into the scalp and wash thoroughly after the desired application time.

For Massage: Add 4–6 drops to 30 ml of sweet almond, jojoba, fractionated coconut or another suitable carrier oil.

For Personal Fragrance: Add 1–2 drops to 10 ml of jojoba oil or an appropriate perfume base. Apply sparingly to pulse points after performing a patch test.

For Bath Use: Mix 2–3 drops thoroughly with a prepared bath base or suitable cosmetic solubiliser before adding to warm bathwater. Never add undiluted essential oil directly to the bath.

For Natural Perfumery: Use as a fresh green-floral heart note in perfumes, colognes, roll-on fragrances, solid perfumes and botanical fragrance compositions.

Helps create a calm, fresh and balanced atmosphere
Supports relaxation during evening and mindfulness routines
Adds a sophisticated green-floral note to diffuser blends
Complements skincare routines for fresh and conditioned-looking skin
Adds a clean botanical aroma to hair and scalp-care formulations
Enhances massage and body oils with a refined fragrance
Adds freshness and complexity to natural perfumes
Softens intense floral and woody fragrance compositions
Helps reduce the perception of stale household odours
Blends beautifully with citrus, floral and resinous aromas

100% pure Petitgrain Bigarade Essential Oil
Steam-distilled from bitter orange leaves and young twigs
Fresh, green and citrus-floral aroma
Leafy, woody, herbaceous and subtly bitter undertones
Ideal for calming and emotionally balancing diffuser blends
Suitable for properly diluted facial and body-care formulations
Useful in hair and scalp-care blends
Elegant heart note for natural perfumery
Blends well with citrus, floral, herbal and woody oils
No artificial fragrance or synthetic perfume added

For external and aromatic use only. Do not ingest. Never apply undiluted Petitgrain Essential Oil directly to the skin.

Always dilute appropriately and perform a patch test before first use. Naturally occurring fragrance constituents may cause irritation or allergic sensitisation in susceptible individuals.

Avoid contact with the eyes, inner ears, nostrils, mucous membranes and other sensitive areas. Do not apply to broken, inflamed, freshly shaved or highly sensitive skin.

Cosmetic and perfumery applications should follow the supplier’s current Certificate of Analysis, Safety Data Sheet and applicable category-specific IFRA documentation.

Keep out of reach of children and pets. Consult a qualified healthcare professional before use during pregnancy, breastfeeding, while taking medication or if you have allergies, sensitive skin or a medical condition.

Use diffusers intermittently in a spacious, well-ventilated area. Allow children and pets to move away from the aroma.

Discontinue use if redness, itching, irritation, coughing, headache or discomfort occurs. Store tightly closed in a cool, dry and dark place away from direct sunlight, heat, sparks and open flames.

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Important Product Disclaimer

The International Federation of Aromatherapists advises that essential oils must not be taken internally unless prescribed and administered by an appropriately qualified healthcare practitioner who is also trained and qualified in essential-oil practice. Forest Clay essential oils are not intended for ingestion. All cautions stated for individual oils relate to their recommended external or aromatic use and do not include the additional risks associated with ingestion.

These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

Forest Clay bottles are filled according to the stated volume of their contents, not according to the bottle’s total capacity. Certain bottle sizes may therefore not appear completely full but contain the quantity specified on the product label.

Forest Clay and Forest Clay-branded products are not manufactured, approved, authorized, licensed, certified, sponsored or endorsed by the Child Accident Prevention Foundation of Australia, Kidsafe Australia, or any of its state or territory branches. Forest Clay has no affiliation with these organizations.