Nothing compares to the smell of a fresh orange. There’s something about that zesty citrus scent that feels like a breath of fresh air for your soul.
Not only can smelling an orange lift your spirits, but eating an orange can sharpen your senses and give a boost to your immune system (thanks, Vitamin C). All in all, oranges are pure goodness.
But most people don’t realize the power of the orange peel. That's where orange oil comes from. If you're not familiar with orange oil, let's get you up to speed.
Orange oil helps you relax
Derived naturally from orange peels, orange oil (aka Citrus sinensis) is an essential oil with a long list of amazing properties. Many people spray orange oil around the house to help with:
- Stress
- Anxiety and depression
- High blood pressure
- Colds and the flu
Currently, there's no definitive scientific proof orange oil has healing properties. But at the end of the day, it's an all-natural product that smells great and can help you relax. What do you have to lose?
Orange oil cleans like crazy
Although scientists don't know how orange oil works for wellness, we do know this: Orange oil is an excellent cleaner and degreaser. Yep, you can clean your home with orange oil. You can clean a lot with orange oil, actually.
What was the last cleaning product you bought at the grocery store? Do you remember if it was orange-scented? If it was, now you know the reason why! Cleaning companies add citrus to their cleaners because our bodies respond so well to the scent.
But instead of buying something with an artificial orange scent, why not try using the real thing?
Orange oil is a completely natural cleaner that cuts through grease and stains. And you can use it for much more than wiping down your kitchen countertops. Orange oil can be used in a hundred different ways. Search “orange oil uses” on Google and you will get 1.4 billion results. Whether you want to freshen up your laundry or refresh your mind and body, you can count on orange oil to lend a helping hand.
Do you use orange oil for your health and wellness? Do you use it to clean around the house? Let us know how orange oil has improved your life.
