IMPORTANT: This lot of Organic Grapefruit Cleaning Essential Oil is discounted by 50% as it is beyond its best by date. It is still suitable for use in household cleaners and applications where shelf life and potential oxidation is not a concern. We do not recommend inclusion of this oil in any topical formulations. It is prudent to wear gloves when using household cleaners including those made with aging essential oils.
Essential oils are precious resources that require a substantial amount of botanical material to produce. Instead of merely disposing of essential oils that are beyond their best buy date for aromatherapy, wellness and topical applications, we encourage the mindful selection and still suitable for use in household cleaners and applications so that these precious resources are not wasted.
The original description for this lot of Organic Grapefruit Cleaning Essential Oil is shown below:
Organic Pink Grapefruit Essential Oil, Citrus paradisi, is aromatically sweeter and more vibrant than White Grapefruit Essential Oil. Organic Pink Grapefruit Essential Oil offers a fresh, clean, uplifting aroma. It is wonderfully uplifting. Within the scope of holistic aromatherapy is used to support a positive outlook and focus the mind. Organic Grapefruit Oil is a good astringent for balancing oily skin and hair, and is a useful addition in properly formulated facial toner formulations.
As with all our organic ingredients, our Organic Pink Grapefruit Essential Oil is certified organic by CCOF.
Cold pressed Pink Grapefruit Essential Oil is phototoxic. For leave-on topical formulations, IFRA and Essential Oil Safety Edition 2 by Robert Tisserand and Rodney Young recommend a dermal maximum of 4%. If exeeding this guideline in topical applications, it is recommended that you avoid sun or UV exposure for at least 12 hours.<
*Typical Shelf Life begins on the date of manufacture and is defined as the typical shelf life of an ingredient when it is stored and handled properly. The Typical Shelf Life is offered as a general guideline. It should not be considered to be an expiration date. Many ingredients are usable beyond the stated date, especially when stored and handled very carefully.
