The essential oil is produced from   bitter  orange(Citrus bigaradia Risso, C. aurantium Rutaceae)  blossoms, freshly picked in May or October, by steam distillation. Orange blossom essential oil  has a specific floral scent that is slightly stronger  than the medium intensity.

Orange blossom  essential oil, also known as neroli,  is a classic ingredient in dry skin  toners, perfumes and colognes, and   is also used as a masking or scent-enhancing additive in soaps, bath extracts, sea salt, etc. .

Uses and quantities:

For an aromatic bath: essential oils are insoluble in water, so dissolve 10-30 drops of essential oil in a glass of milk, kefir, kefir, yoghurt, cream,  or a tablespoon of vegetable oil, or mix with a little honey, before pouring it into your bath.

For cream or lotion: mix 10-15 drops of essential oil with 1 tablespoon of unscented cream or lotion.

For a hand cream or lotion: for one combination – mix 3 drops of essential oil with 1 teaspoon of vegetable oil.

For the aftershave lotion: mix 40 drops of essential oil with 120 ml of apple cider vinegar or vodka and 80 ml of distilled water.

For the massage: add 10-15 drops of essential oil to 2 tablespoons of basic vegetable oil.

 To add to shampoo, conditioner or rinse: Add 2 drops of the essential oil to a shampoo bottle or to 2-3 litres of water acidified with lemon juice.

For the sauna: add 15 drops to 10 litres of hot water in which to soak the vantas.

For an aroma lamp: 4-5 drops per 5 sq. m of floor space. Can be used daily. (Don’t forget to add warm water to the steaming jar).

For steam baths or inhalation: 2-3 drops in 1 l of hot water.

In accordance with Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 2009. on cosmetic products, indicating possible allergens:

Orange blossom essential oil contains components naturally found in essential oils: : citral, geraniol limonene, linalool.