Grapefruit (white) Essential Oil
Grapefruit (white) Essential Oil
White Grapefruit Essential Oil (Citrus paradisi)
White Grapefruit (Citrus paradisi) is cold-pressed from the peel of the fruit, sourced from India, producing a pale yellow to yellow liquid with a bright, citrusy, sweet and tangy aroma. As a top note, it lifts a blend instantly and is prized for its fresh, energising character.
White Grapefruit is a popular choice for diffuser blends and room sprays aimed at creating a positive, revitalising atmosphere, and its toning, clarifying qualities make it a favourite in skincare formulations for oily or congested skin, as well as in refreshing massage and bath blends.
This one deserves a little extra care: White Grapefruit Essential Oil is combustible, a skin irritant and sensitiser, carries a serious aspiration hazard if swallowed, and is very toxic to aquatic life. Like other cold-pressed citrus peel oils, it's also phototoxic — avoid sun or UV exposure (including sunbeds) on treated skin for at least 12 hours after use. Always dilute well before topical use and patch test first.
Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Citrus paradisi |
| Plant Part Used | Peel (Rind) |
| Extraction Method | Cold Pressed (Cold Expression) |
| Origin | India |
| Purity | 100% Pure, Natural, Undiluted |
| Appearance | Pale Yellow to Yellow Liquid |
| Note Classification | Top Note |
| Refractive Index | 1.4750 to 1.4810 @ 20°C |
| Specific Gravity | 0.848 to 0.856 @ 20°C |
| Solubility | Insoluble in Water; Soluble in Alcohol and Oils |
| Shelf Life | 12-18 Months (Properly Stored) |
Uses ▼
Diffuser & uplifting blends
A few drops in a diffuser brings a bright, energising citrus lift, making White Grapefruit a popular choice for morning blends and refreshing home fragrance.
Skincare for oily & congested skin
Well diluted, White Grapefruit's toning and clarifying qualities make it a favourite in skincare formulations aimed at oily or congested skin.
Massage & bath blends
Diluted in a carrier oil or dispersed in the bath, White Grapefruit adds a fresh, revitalising note to blends aimed at refreshing tired muscles.
Blends Well With
| Although essential oils blend well with one another, White Grapefruit oil goes particularly well with other essential oils such as bergamot, geranium, juniper berry, lavender, lemon, orange, peppermint and rosemary. |
Usage & Formulation Guide ▼
For soap makers, natural perfumers and cosmetic formulators. These are starting points, not finished formulas — always confirm compliance, stability and safety (including IFRA usage limits and phototoxicity) for your own finished product before use.
Fine Fragrance & Perfumery Accord
White Grapefruit is a lively citrus top note — try it at 3-6% of the fragrance concentrate to add sparkle to a blend, or pair with Bergamot and Lavender for a fresh, clean opening.
Skincare & Massage Oil Inclusion Rate
White Grapefruit is phototoxic in leave-on, UV-exposed products, so keep these to around 1-2% of the total formulation and warn users to avoid sun exposure after use; rinse-off products can use it more freely.
Aromatherapy & Diffuser Blend
For an energising morning blend, try 2 drops White Grapefruit with 2 drops Rosemary and 1 drop Peppermint; for a calming citrus-floral blend, combine 2 drops White Grapefruit with 2 drops Lavender and 1 drop Geranium.
Cold-Process Soap
White Grapefruit performs well in cold-process soap at 3-5% of total oil weight, though its scent fades faster than heavier oils through cure; pairing with Bergamot or Juniper Berry helps the citrus character last longer.
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White Grapefruit Essential Oil (Citrus paradisi)
White Grapefruit (Citrus paradisi) is cold-pressed from the peel of the fruit, sourced from India, producing a pale yellow to yellow liquid with a bright, citrusy, sweet and tangy aroma. As a top note, it lifts a blend instantly and is prized for its fresh, energising character.
White Grapefruit is a popular choice for diffuser blends and room sprays aimed at creating a positive, revitalising atmosphere, and its toning, clarifying qualities make it a favourite in skincare formulations for oily or congested skin, as well as in refreshing massage and bath blends.
This one deserves a little extra care: White Grapefruit Essential Oil is combustible, a skin irritant and sensitiser, carries a serious aspiration hazard if swallowed, and is very toxic to aquatic life. Like other cold-pressed citrus peel oils, it's also phototoxic — avoid sun or UV exposure (including sunbeds) on treated skin for at least 12 hours after use. Always dilute well before topical use and patch test first.
Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Citrus paradisi |
| Plant Part Used | Peel (Rind) |
| Extraction Method | Cold Pressed (Cold Expression) |
| Origin | India |
| Purity | 100% Pure, Natural, Undiluted |
| Appearance | Pale Yellow to Yellow Liquid |
| Note Classification | Top Note |
| Refractive Index | 1.4750 to 1.4810 @ 20°C |
| Specific Gravity | 0.848 to 0.856 @ 20°C |
| Solubility | Insoluble in Water; Soluble in Alcohol and Oils |
| Shelf Life | 12-18 Months (Properly Stored) |
Uses ▼
Diffuser & uplifting blends
A few drops in a diffuser brings a bright, energising citrus lift, making White Grapefruit a popular choice for morning blends and refreshing home fragrance.
Skincare for oily & congested skin
Well diluted, White Grapefruit's toning and clarifying qualities make it a favourite in skincare formulations aimed at oily or congested skin.
Massage & bath blends
Diluted in a carrier oil or dispersed in the bath, White Grapefruit adds a fresh, revitalising note to blends aimed at refreshing tired muscles.
Blends Well With
| Although essential oils blend well with one another, White Grapefruit oil goes particularly well with other essential oils such as bergamot, geranium, juniper berry, lavender, lemon, orange, peppermint and rosemary. |
Usage & Formulation Guide ▼
For soap makers, natural perfumers and cosmetic formulators. These are starting points, not finished formulas — always confirm compliance, stability and safety (including IFRA usage limits and phototoxicity) for your own finished product before use.
Fine Fragrance & Perfumery Accord
White Grapefruit is a lively citrus top note — try it at 3-6% of the fragrance concentrate to add sparkle to a blend, or pair with Bergamot and Lavender for a fresh, clean opening.
Skincare & Massage Oil Inclusion Rate
White Grapefruit is phototoxic in leave-on, UV-exposed products, so keep these to around 1-2% of the total formulation and warn users to avoid sun exposure after use; rinse-off products can use it more freely.
Aromatherapy & Diffuser Blend
For an energising morning blend, try 2 drops White Grapefruit with 2 drops Rosemary and 1 drop Peppermint; for a calming citrus-floral blend, combine 2 drops White Grapefruit with 2 drops Lavender and 1 drop Geranium.
Cold-Process Soap
White Grapefruit performs well in cold-process soap at 3-5% of total oil weight, though its scent fades faster than heavier oils through cure; pairing with Bergamot or Juniper Berry helps the citrus character last longer.
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