Ingredient

Citrus Aurantium Amara Twig/Leaf Oil (Petitgrain Oil) (Citrus aurantium amara)

BENEFIT

Natural

Petitgrain oil has a fresh, floral and woody aroma. It is often associated with a calming effect when inhaled. In skincare, the oil helps support balanced sebum levels and is used for its purifying properties. As such, it can be beneficial for blemish-prone skin and scalp care.

The bitter orange tree (Citrus aurantium amara) is an evergreen member of the Rutaceae plant family. Many parts of the tree are used for perfuming and culinary purposes: the fruits flavour food and drinks, the flowers are distilled to produce neroli oil and orange flower absolute and, finally, petitgrain oil is obtained from the leaves and twigs of the tree.

Petitgrain oil is well-known in perfumery as one of the classic ingredients of Eau de Cologne. Lush purchases it from Paraguay.