Citrus Essential Oil Benefits For The Skin
The Good Zest Company uses citrus essential oils as the base of all our products for their natural benefits to the skin, hair and general wellbeing.
The following article explains the generalised benefits of each citrus essential oil that we use. If you are looking for an in depth article on the individual properties of the oils, you can find all you need in our Benefits Of Citrus Essential Oils article.
Lime Essential Oil Based Product Benefits For Skin
Lime essential oil is a highly versatile and popular essential oil that is made from the zest of limes. This citrus oil is well known for its refreshing scent and sharp, citrusy taste, but it also offers a wide range of benefits for the skin.
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Antioxidant Properties
Lime essential oil is rich in antioxidants that help to protect the skin from damage caused by free radicals. These free radicals are unstable air borne molecules that can cause cell damage in the skin and contribute to the development of wrinkles, fine lines, and other signs of ageing.
Our lime essential oil based washes help to reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, as well as protect the skin from future damage.
Anti-Inflammatory Properties
Lime essential oil also has strong anti-inflammatory properties, which can help to reduce redness, irritation, and inflammation in the skin. This makes it a great choice for people with sensitive or acne-prone skin, as it can help to soothe and calm the skin while reducing the appearance of blemishes.
Limes Astringent Properties
Lime essential oil has astringent properties, which means it can help to tighten and firm the skin. This makes it an effective treatment for sagging or loose skin, as well as for reducing the appearance of pores.
Using our lime essential oil based washes can help to achieve a smoother complexion.
Limes Hydrating Properties
Lime essential oil also has hydrating properties, which can help to moisturise and nourish the skin.
This makes it an excellent choice for people with dry or dehydrated skin, as it can help to restore the skin's natural moisture balance and improve its overall texture and appearance.
Limes Antimicrobial Properties
Lime essential oil has antimicrobial properties, which means it can help to protect the skin from harmful bacteria and other microorganisms.
This makes it a great choice for people with acne-prone skin, as it can help to prevent the development of new blemishes and promote clearer, healthier-looking skin.
Conclusion
Lime essential oil offers a wide range of benefits for the skin, from antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties to astringent, hydrating, and antimicrobial effects.
Our Lime essential oil based washes, soaps, balms and oils are great for daily use and gentle on the skin.
Our Range of Lime essential oil products
Orange Essential Oil Based Product Benefits For Skin
Orange essential oil is sourced from the peels of oranges and has been used for centuries for its medicinal and therapeutic benefits and properties. In recent years, it has gained popularity in the beauty industry for its skin-loving benefits. Here are some of the ways our orange essential oil based products can benefit your skin:
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Oranges Antioxidant properties
Rich in antioxidants like vitamin C, which can help protect your skin against free radical damage and premature ageing. Free radicals are unstable molecules that can lead to damage in your skin cells, causing wrinkles, fine lines, and age spots.
Oranges Anti-inflammatory properties
Orange essential oil has anti-inflammatory properties that can help reduce redness, swelling, and irritation on the skin. Great for people with sensitive skin or those who suffer from conditions like acne, rosacea, or eczema.
Oranges Moisturising Properties
This citrus essential oil has great natural moisturising properties that hydrate the skin to keep it supple and soft.
- Antimicrobial properties
Orange essential oil has antimicrobial properties that can help kill bacteria and other microorganisms that can cause skin infections. This makes it a great natural alternative to harsh chemicals like benzoyl peroxide that can dry out and irritate the skin.
Oranges Astringent properties
Orange essential oil has good astringent properties that can help tighten and firm the skin. This can help people with oily or acne-prone skin, as it can help reduce the appearance of pores and prevent breakouts.
Oranges Skin brightening properties
containing natural compounds that can help brighten and even out your skin tone. This essential oil can be especially beneficial for people with hyperpigmentation or dark spots, as it can help reduce their appearance over time.
Oranges Mood-boosting properties
Orange essential oil has a bright, citrusy scent that can help boost your mood and promote feelings of happiness and positivity. This can have a positive effect on your overall well-being and is a great additional benefit of using our Orange essential oil based washes and products.
You can read about the mood boosting properties of Oranges in our Sniffing An Orange Can Help You Relax! article
Overall, orange essential oil is a versatile and effective ingredient that can benefit your skin in many ways.
Whether you're looking to reduce inflammation, brighten your skin tone, or simply enjoy the uplifting scent, our orange essential oil based washes, moisturisers and other products are a great choice for your skin care routine.
Our Range of Orange essential oil products
Lemon Essential Oil Based Product Benefits For Skin
Lemon essential oil is produced from the peels of lemons and has been used for centuries by various civilisations and cultures for its medicinal and therapeutic properties.
It is a popular ingredient in the beauty industry for its skin cleansing and nourishing benefits. Here are some of the ways the lemon essential oil in our products can benefit your skin:
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Lemons Antioxidant properties
Lemon essential oil, like orange essential oil, is very rich in antioxidants like vitamin C, which can help protect your skin against free radical damage and premature ageing. Providing great protection against free radicals that can damage your skin cells, that cause wrinkles, fine lines, and age spots.
Lemons Deep Cleansing
Lemon essential oil is great for deep cleansing. So good in fact that even general house cleaning products utilise lemon to remove grease and grime.
The main chemical components in lemon essential oil that make it effective for removing dirt and oil from the skin are limonene and citral. Limonene is a natural solvent that can dissolve oil and grease, making it an effective degreaser. Citral, on the other hand, has antiseptic properties that can help to kill bacteria and prevent breakouts.
These two components combined with the natural citric acids make it a potent cleanser.
Lemons Anti-inflammatory properties
Lemon essential oil also has anti-inflammatory properties that can help reduce redness, swelling, and irritation on the skin. For people with sensitive skin or those who suffer from conditions like acne, rosacea, or eczema, this can help calm and reduce these problems.
Lemons Antimicrobial properties
Lemon essential oil has antimicrobial properties that can help kill bacteria and other microorganisms on the skin that can cause infections. This makes it a great natural alternative to commonly used harsh chemicals like benzoyl peroxide that can dry out and irritate the skin.
Lemons Skin brightening properties
This citrus essential oil also contains natural compounds that can help brighten and even out your skin tone. High in certain chemicals, this can be especially beneficial for people with hyperpigmentation or dark spots, as it can help reduce their appearance over time.
Lemons Astringent properties
Lemon essential oil is high in Limonene and alpha-pinene, which have great astringent properties that can help tighten and firm the skin. This can be especially beneficial for people with oily or acne-prone skin, as it can help tighten skin, reducing the appearance of pores and preventing breakouts caused by excess natural oil production.
Lemons Exfoliating properties
Lemon essential oil contains natural alpha hydroxy acids (AHAs) that can help exfoliate dead skin cells and promote cell turnover. This can help reveal brighter, smoother, and more youthful-looking skin.
Lemons Hydrating properties
Lemon essential oil can also help hydrate and nourish the skin, thanks to its high concentration of fatty acids. This can help soothe dry, flaky, or rough skin and improve its overall texture and appearance.
Conclusion
Overall, lemon essential oil is a versatile and effective ingredient that can benefit your skin in many ways.
Providing fantastic cleansing properties and ideal for oily skin, it provides a foundation for our lemon based products
Our Lemon essential oil based washes and skin care products can also help reduce inflammation, brighten your skin tone and gently exfoliate dead skin cells making them a great choice for your skin care routine.
It's important to note that pure lemon essential oil can increase your skin's sensitivity to sunlight.
Our lemon based products are perfectly formulated and blended with other organic ingredients to maximise the benefits of this great essential oil without the risks of using the pure oil.
Our Range of Lemon essential oil products
Grapefruit Essential Oil Based Product Benefits For Skin
Grapefruit essential oil is extracted from the peels of grapefruits through cold pressing. The oil is a rich source of antioxidants, vitamin C, and other beneficial compounds that can promote healthy skin.
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Grapefruits Antioxidant Properties
Grapefruit essential oil is a rich source of antioxidants that can help protect the skin from damage caused by free radicals. These free radicals are unstable molecules that can cause oxidative stress, leading to cell damage and ageing.
The antioxidants in grapefruit essential oil can neutralise these free radicals, protecting the skin from damage helping to keep it looking youthful.
Grapefruits Anti-inflammatory Properties
Grapefruit essential oil has anti-inflammatory properties that can help soothe and calm irritated skin. Inflammation is a natural response of the body to injury or infection, but when it is prolonged, it can cause damage to the skin.
The anti-inflammatory compounds in grapefruit essential oil can help reduce inflammation, soothe the skin, and promote healing.
Grapefruits Astringent Properties
Grapefruit essential oil also contains astringent properties that can help tighten and firm the skin. Astringents are substances that can cause the tissues to contract, which can help reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. They can also help reduce the size of pores, making the skin look smoother and more even.
Grapefruits Antimicrobial Properties
Grapefruit essential oil has antimicrobial properties that can help fight off bacteria and other microbes that can cause skin infections. These properties make grapefruit essential oil a useful ingredient in our organic skincare products. Our Grapefruit essential oil based skincare products help to treat acne, eczema, and other skin conditions caused by bacteria or fungi.
Grapefruits Skin Brightening Properties
This citrus essential oil also has some skin-brightening properties that can help improve the appearance of uneven skin tone and dark spots. The oil can help to gently lighten hyperpigmentation and brighten the skin with its natural citrus acids, making it look more radiant and youthful.
Grapefruits Moisturizing Properties
Grapefruit essential oil contains moisturising properties that can help hydrate the skin and prevent dryness. The oil can help to lock in moisture and prevent water loss, which can help to keep the skin looking soft and supple.
Conclusion
Our Grapefruit essential oil based skincare products are great for people with dry skin.
With their protective antifungal and antimicrobial properties, they provide the skin with great protection and aid healthy cell growth.
Our Range of Grapefruit essential oil products
Bergamot Essential Oil Based Product Benefits For Skin
Bergamot Essential Oil: Bergamot essential oil is extracted from the peel of the bergamot fruit. It has a refreshing citrus scent that makes it a popular ingredient in perfumes, soaps, and other personal care products. Bergamot essential oil is rich in limonene and linalool, both of which have great benefits for the skin.
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Bergamots Antimicrobial properties
Bergamot essential oil has been shown to have antimicrobial properties, which means it can help prevent the growth of harmful bacteria on the skin. This can be beneficial for people with acne-prone skin or those who are prone to skin infections.
Bergamots Anti-inflammatory properties
Bergamot essential oil contains compounds that have anti-inflammatory properties, which can help reduce redness, swelling, and irritation on the skin. This makes it a good choice for people with sensitive or inflamed skin.
Bergamots Astringent properties
Bergamot essential oil also has astringent properties, which means it can help tighten and tone the skin. This can be helpful for people with oily or acne-prone skin, as it can help reduce the appearance of pores and control excess oil production.
Bergamots Antioxidant properties
Bergamot essential oil is rich in antioxidants, which can help protect the skin against damage from free radicals that can cause damage to skin calls, leading to premature ageing and other skin concerns.
Conclusion
Bergamot essential oil is an oil that we use as an additive to our Lime oil to create our range of Lime and Bergamot skincare products.
This essential oil contains several properties that make it very gentle on the skin and our Lime and Bergamot range is great for people with very sensitive skin.
Our Range of Bergamot essential oil products
