Essential Oil Spotlight: Orange Oil
You know that invigorating feeling when you inhale a scent that can only be defined as “bright”? It’s like, with just that smell, everything is fresh, your brain is sharper, and your stress is dull. Orange is one of those scents. So much so that it is quite popular in the aromatherapy world.
There have been quite a few studies conducted on the effects of orange essential oil in different environments. One study showed that the scent helped reduce anxiety during labor. Another study showed that it increased heart rate and alertness. This article's conclusion was that the orange scent has a positive effect against “mild forms of stress and depression in humans”.
Moving beyond the benefits in aromatherapy, orange essential oil also carries the benefits of Vitamin C, which has antioxidant properties. This also makes it a great oil for anyone looking to boost the creation of collagen, as Vitamin C “is required for the biosynthesis of collagen."
To reiterate, here is a quick breakdown of the benefits of orange essential oil:
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great anti-inflammatory properties that may help eliminate free radicals
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naturally cleanse the skin
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super-high concentration of Vitamin C
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antioxidants and collagen-boosting properties to firm and smooth
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helps promote an energizing and uplifting environment
It’s such a great oil that we love using it in some of our products! Here are all our tallow balms and serums that have orange essential oil in them.
Wild Orange
Deep, rich, and tangy. This sweet-tart aroma is unlike any other orange that we know of. Breathe deep! It smells like a fresh, ripe orange picked straight from the tree.
Wild Orange may help increase circulation in the skin, as well as smooth it. This balm could help reduce the appearance of blemishes and improve skin texture. Boost your skin’s immunity! Wild orange is packed with Vitamin C, an antioxidant that is greatly important for skin health
Fresh Citrus (Balm + Serum)
Fresh Citrus combines the naturally occurring nutrient dense properties found in organic grapefruit, lemon, lime and orange essential oils with the incredible benefits of tallow.
Loaded with Vitamin-C, this blend leaves your skin de-stressed, cleansed, and rejuvenated. These oils penetrate deep for an invigorating and nourishing experience for sun-exposed and damaged skin.
Happy and Free (summer seasonal)
A summer staple for soft, sun-kissed skin and a clear, refreshed mind. This nourishing balm promotes brightness, balance, and calm—everything you love about long, carefree days in one uplifting jar. One of our more concentrated blends, it doubles as a perfume balm for lasting scent and silky hydration.
Shield
Perfect to use after washing to moisturize and keep germs at bay with a natural barrier from 7 powerful essential oils. Shield was birthed in 2020 during a shortage of antibacterial creams and is now a favorite for nurses, school teachers, and others suffering from overwashing and dried out hands.
No need to worry about harsh chemicals here. Shield moisturizes, hydrates, cleanses and protects naturally to keep your hands hydrated and protected long after washing!
Baby Moon
Baby Moon is perfect for your growing belly. This blend of nine powerful oils nourishes stretching skin and helps with elasticity, dryness/itching, and stretch marks (during and after pregnancy)...and so much more!
Whether you're using it for the scent or topically, orange is a multi-faceted essential oil that you won't be able to get enough of!
Author: Ally Rankin
Ally is a beloved part of the Flying Cow Fam. She manages our Lubbock, TX store with her BFF Atlas (shop pup!), who is usually found snoozing in the back. She got her Bachelors degree from Texas Tech where she majored in English and minored in Technical Communications. And when she’s not creating content, managing her team, or writing blogs, she can usually be found making a new cup of coffee–she promises it’s not a problem.