Tangerine Essential Oil
Tangerine Essential Oil
Tangerine Essential Oil (Citrus tangerina)
Tangerine Essential Oil (Citrus tangerina) is cold pressed from the peel of the fruit, sourced from Italy. Its fresh, sweet, zesty citrus aroma is bright and uplifting, making it a popular addition to diffuser blends, perfumery and skincare formulations.
In aromatherapy, Tangerine is valued for its cheerful, energising aroma, often used to create an uplifting atmosphere and to help ease everyday stress.
Tangerine is closely related to Mandarin, though our supplier lists it separately as Citrus tangerina (distinct from Mandarin's Citrus reticulata), each with its own identity documentation and Origin Statement.
A little care goes a long way: Tangerine Essential Oil is a mild skin and eye irritant and may cause an allergic skin reaction, so always dilute well before topical use and patch test first. As a cold-pressed citrus oil it is phototoxic — avoid sun or UV exposure on treated skin for at least 12 hours after use.
Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Citrus tangerina |
| Plant Part Used | Peel |
| Extraction Method | Cold Pressed |
| Origin | Italy |
| Purity | 100% Pure, Natural, Undiluted |
| Appearance | Pale Yellow to Orange Liquid |
| Refractive Index | 1.468 to 1.480 @ 20°C |
| Specific Gravity | 0.845 to 0.856 @ 20°C |
| Optical Rotation | +90° to +97° |
| Shelf Life | 24 Months |
Uses ▼
Burners and vaporizers
In vapor therapy, Tangerine's bright, zesty aroma helps create a cheerful, energising atmosphere.
Blended massage oil or in the bath
As a blended massage oil or diluted in the bath (away from sun exposure), Tangerine supports an uplifted, relaxed mood.
Blended in a cream/lotion
In a cream or lotion for night-time use, Tangerine adds a bright citrus note to skincare formulations.
Blends Well With
| Although essential oils blend well with one another, Tangerine oil goes particularly well with other essential oils such as bergamot, cinnamon, clary sage, clove, frankincense, lavender, nutmeg and neroli. |
Usage & Formulation Guide ▼
For soap makers, natural perfumers and cosmetic formulators. These are starting points, not finished formulas — always confirm compliance, stability and safety for your own finished product before use — see the IFRA Usage Guidelines document. As a cold-pressed citrus oil, keep leave-on skin products within the phototoxicity-driven IFRA limit.
Fine Fragrance & Perfumery Accord
Tangerine is a bright top note — try it at 3-6% of the fragrance concentrate, within the IFRA Category 4 limit.
Skincare Inclusion Rate (Rinse-Off/Night Use Only)
For rinse-off or night-time skincare, Tangerine works well at 1-2% of the total formulation.
Aromatherapy & Diffuser Blend
For an uplifting, cheerful blend, try 3 drops Tangerine with 2 drops Bergamot and 2 drops Clary Sage.
Cold-Process Soap
Tangerine performs well in cold-process soap — try 3-5% of total oil weight, noting citrus top notes fade faster than base notes.
Product Documents SPECIFICATIONSSAFETY DATA SHEETIFRA GUIDELINESUSER GUIDE |
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Tangerine Essential Oil (Citrus tangerina)
Tangerine Essential Oil (Citrus tangerina) is cold pressed from the peel of the fruit, sourced from Italy. Its fresh, sweet, zesty citrus aroma is bright and uplifting, making it a popular addition to diffuser blends, perfumery and skincare formulations.
In aromatherapy, Tangerine is valued for its cheerful, energising aroma, often used to create an uplifting atmosphere and to help ease everyday stress.
Tangerine is closely related to Mandarin, though our supplier lists it separately as Citrus tangerina (distinct from Mandarin's Citrus reticulata), each with its own identity documentation and Origin Statement.
A little care goes a long way: Tangerine Essential Oil is a mild skin and eye irritant and may cause an allergic skin reaction, so always dilute well before topical use and patch test first. As a cold-pressed citrus oil it is phototoxic — avoid sun or UV exposure on treated skin for at least 12 hours after use.
Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Citrus tangerina |
| Plant Part Used | Peel |
| Extraction Method | Cold Pressed |
| Origin | Italy |
| Purity | 100% Pure, Natural, Undiluted |
| Appearance | Pale Yellow to Orange Liquid |
| Refractive Index | 1.468 to 1.480 @ 20°C |
| Specific Gravity | 0.845 to 0.856 @ 20°C |
| Optical Rotation | +90° to +97° |
| Shelf Life | 24 Months |
Uses ▼
Burners and vaporizers
In vapor therapy, Tangerine's bright, zesty aroma helps create a cheerful, energising atmosphere.
Blended massage oil or in the bath
As a blended massage oil or diluted in the bath (away from sun exposure), Tangerine supports an uplifted, relaxed mood.
Blended in a cream/lotion
In a cream or lotion for night-time use, Tangerine adds a bright citrus note to skincare formulations.
Blends Well With
| Although essential oils blend well with one another, Tangerine oil goes particularly well with other essential oils such as bergamot, cinnamon, clary sage, clove, frankincense, lavender, nutmeg and neroli. |
Usage & Formulation Guide ▼
For soap makers, natural perfumers and cosmetic formulators. These are starting points, not finished formulas — always confirm compliance, stability and safety for your own finished product before use — see the IFRA Usage Guidelines document. As a cold-pressed citrus oil, keep leave-on skin products within the phototoxicity-driven IFRA limit.
Fine Fragrance & Perfumery Accord
Tangerine is a bright top note — try it at 3-6% of the fragrance concentrate, within the IFRA Category 4 limit.
Skincare Inclusion Rate (Rinse-Off/Night Use Only)
For rinse-off or night-time skincare, Tangerine works well at 1-2% of the total formulation.
Aromatherapy & Diffuser Blend
For an uplifting, cheerful blend, try 3 drops Tangerine with 2 drops Bergamot and 2 drops Clary Sage.
Cold-Process Soap
Tangerine performs well in cold-process soap — try 3-5% of total oil weight, noting citrus top notes fade faster than base notes.
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Product Documents SPECIFICATIONSSAFETY DATA SHEETIFRA GUIDELINESUSER GUIDE |
