How To Make Grapefruit Oil At Home?

The easiest way to get Grapefruit oil is, buy it from a reputed essential oils brand. However, you can also make it at home by following the steps given below:

Things You Need:

• Grapefruits with Thick Skin – 2
• Spoon
• Grater
• Cheesecloth or strainer
• Container
• Carrier Oil Like Coconut or Olive

Process:

• Wash the grapefruit with plain water thoroughly.
• Peel the grapefruit and scrape off the white layer from the skin using a spoon.
• Dry these peels in a dehydrator, or you can also sun dry them for a couple of days.
• Place the dry peels in little carrier oil and warm up the mixture for at least 8 hours.
• This concentrated oil can now be strained and transferred into a container.

Note: The oil obtained through this method is quite strong and cannot be used directly in any of the remedies. You must use it along with a carrier oil to reduce its potency.

How To Use Grapefruit Oil?

Grapefruit oil can be used for external application or in a diffuser. If you are looking for massage therapy, the oil is mixed with a carrier oil before applying it on the skin. For aromatherapy, you can add a few drops of grapefruit oil in an electric, weed or a candle diffuser to enjoy the fantastic smell.

Wonderful Grapefruit Oil Benefits:

Read on to know more about the Grapefruit oil uses for skin, hair and health.

Health Benefits Of Grapefruit Oil:

Here we enlisted top 13 health benefits of grapefruit oil. Let’s have a look into them.

1. Immunity Booster:

Grapefruit oil is rich in antioxidants that offer protection from oxidative damage to the cell. Compounds like Vitamin C, Vitamin A and Lycopene help in fighting free radicals and strengthening the immune system. Use a diffuser to inhale the vapours of this oil. You can use along with carrier oils like Olive oil to massage it on the skin.