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Relaxing, soothing and balancing, Petit grain (Citrus aurantium) essential oil is great for managing our emotions and those little blues! Be careful not to confuse it with the flowers of this small shrub, which are distilled to produce Neroli essential oil. For Petit Grain, we use the leaves.
Where to find it ?
Petit grain bigarade essential oil is extracted from the leaves and branches of the bitter lemon tree (Citrus aurantium ssp. amara). Bitter lemons originated in Asia Minor and are now cultivated in Mediterranean regions.
What are its cosmetic benefits?
- Calming properties : Petit grain bigarade essential oil can help calm the mind and reduce stress and anxiety.
- Regulatory properties : Petit grain bigarade essential oil can help regulate sebum production in the skin and hair.
- Tonic properties : Petit grain bigarade essential oil can help tone the skin and improve its overall appearance.
Does it have any other known virtues?
-Antibacterial and anti-infectious properties: It owes this mainly to linalool, which has bactericidal and mycobactericidal properties.
- Anti-spasmodic: it can also help relieve muscle spasms of nervous origin
It is important to note that essential oils are powerful active ingredients and should be used with caution. In their pure form, they can cause allergic reactions in some people. It is therefore advisable to consult a health professional before using them for medicinal purposes.
All our essential and plant oil synergies in our oil packs comply with European regulations and are dermatologically tested.
