Sweet Citrus was HD Soap’s very first dip into essential oils and blending and it was used in our very first From Scratch scrub in 2014. From Scratch Sweet Citrus Scrub our number one selling from Scratch Scrub to this day! People love it’s luxurious soft exfoliating power. This scrub is great for many skin types, this should be on everyone’s must have list!
What is in the Sweet Citrus Blend?
- Grapefruit- Full of Vitamin A, this essential oil has antimicrobial and antibacterial effects, making it a great option for helping blemishes
- Lemon- is a great skin brightening tonic due to its Vitamin C and citric acid
- Lime- acts like a natural astringent
What does it smell like?
A bright energizing punch of sweet and tart citrus flavors
What Pairs well with Sweet Citrus?
In skin care? Citrus and Chocolate! Our Sweet Citrus combines well with Cocoa Butter and organic Coconut oil if you are into making your own balms and butters.
You can also jazz up a Peppermint cream or Lavender cream for a fun uplifting twist!
Add a few drops to an ounce of unscented lotion or cream and apply.
For Diffusing?
Christmas Citrus
5 drops of Sweet Citrus
4 drops of Peppermint
1 drop if Tea Tree
Calming Citrus
7 drops of Sweet Citrus
3 drops of Lavender
Cool Citrus
5 Eucalyptus
5 Sweet Citrus
What can I use The Sweet Citrus Oil for?
Because of Sweet Citrus Oils Antibacterial Properties, it would make a great household cleaner. Lemon essential oil is known to have purifying properties which is what makes it a great choice for diffusing and surface cleaning. Check out our DIY Household cleaner recipe!
What should we watch out for when using The Sweet Citrus Oil Blend?
Citrus Essential oils can make your skin more sensitive to irritation from the sun when applied neat or at too high of a ratio. It is best to avoid direct sunlight when using any citrus essential oil. This irritation is called phototoxicity, and it causes a temporary redness that looks similar to moderate sunburn.