Name: 10 ml Petitgrain Essential Oil - 10-Pack, Unlabelled
Brand: AwGift
SKU: EOUL-37
Price: 21146 HUF
Availability: InStock

Question 1

What is the difference between petitgrain, neroli and bitter orange oil?

Accepted Answer

All three come from the same Citrus aurantium var. amara tree, but from different plant parts. Petitgrain is steam-distilled from leaves and young twigs and has a fresh, green aroma. Neroli is distilled from the blossoms with a delicate floral profile. Bitter orange oil is cold-pressed from the fruit peel, with a rich, hesperidic character. Petitgrain is the most affordable of the three.

Question 2

How should the 10 ml petitgrain oil be stored and how long does it keep?

Accepted Answer

Store in a cool, dark place below 25 °C, in a tightly closed bottle. Unopened, Citrus aurantium var. amara petitgrain oil typically keeps for 2-3 years. Once opened, it is advisable to use the content within 12 months, as oxygen gradually alters the linalyl acetate-containing aroma profile.

Question 3

Can petitgrain essential oil be applied directly to the skin, and is it phototoxic?

Accepted Answer

Dilute the oil in a carrier oil (e.g. sweet almond, jojoba), typically at 1-3% concentration on skin. Petitgrain is one of the citrus-related oils that is not phototoxic (as it comes from leaves, not peel), so it can be safely used during the day when diluted. For sensitive skin, a patch test is recommended.