GET TO KNOW YOUR OILS
Grapefruit, Pink FCC
Citrus x paradisi Macfad.
Chemotype: limonene-rich citrus type
- PLANT PART
- fruit peel
- EXTRACTION
- cold pressed
- AROMA NOTE
- top
LEARN AS YOU COMPARE
What’s inside this oil?
Constituents are the natural chemicals that give an oil its character. See the main ones, learn what they do, and explore differences between batches.
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FOLLOW YOUR SENSES
Aroma & character
A closer look at this oil's scent, strength, and staying power.
- Aroma intensity
- 45 / 100
- Note layer
- top
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A LITTLE CARE GOES A LONG WAY
Using it thoughtfully
Read the full safety context before bringing this oil into your routine.
- Cited dermal maximum · leave-on
- 4%
- Phototoxicity
- Phototoxic — use caution
- Maximum for sun-exposed skin
- 4%
- Oxidation risk
- high
A cited maximum is a limit, not a suggested dilution. Missing restrictions do not establish safety.
This record is for a cold-pressed FCC grapefruit peel oil, not a distilled or furanocoumarin-reduced type. Cold-pressed grapefruit oil is treated as phototoxic in leave-on use, with a cited 4% dermal maximum.
Contraindications & cautions
- moderateCold-pressed grapefruit oil should be kept at or below 4% in leave-on products to reduce phototoxic risk.
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THE SCIENCE BEHIND THE SCENT
Inside the oil
An oil's character comes from its natural chemical composition. Explore each constituent to understand the connections.
About this composition
This record models an FCC pink grapefruit peel oil. FCC identity is supported by citrus-industry product listings for pink-fruit grapefruit C.P. FCC oils, while the constituent percentages come from a directly read pink grapefruit GC/FID batch analysis of a cold-pressed peel oil.
| Constituent | Typical amount | Reported range | Chemical family | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Limonene | 92.89% | 92.89–92.89% | monoterpene hydrocarbon | View sourcePlant Therapy Pink Grapefruit GC/MS batch G50103 https://funyu-store.b-cdn.net/report/Grapefruit-G50103.pdf (Limonene 92.89%) |
| Myrcene | 1.97% | 1.97–1.97% | monoterpene hydrocarbon | View sourcePlant Therapy Pink Grapefruit GC/MS batch G50103 https://funyu-store.b-cdn.net/report/Grapefruit-G50103.pdf (Myrcene 1.97%) |
| Sabinene | 0.61% | 0.61–0.61% | monoterpene hydrocarbon | View sourcePlant Therapy Pink Grapefruit GC/MS batch G50103 https://funyu-store.b-cdn.net/report/Grapefruit-G50103.pdf (Sabinene 0.61%) |
| alpha-Pinene | 0.58% | 0.58–0.58% | monoterpene hydrocarbon | View sourcePlant Therapy Pink Grapefruit GC/MS batch G50103 https://funyu-store.b-cdn.net/report/Grapefruit-G50103.pdf (alpha-Pinene 0.58%) |
| Octanal | 0.37% | 0.37–0.37% | aliphatic aldehyde | View sourcePlant Therapy Pink Grapefruit GC/MS batch G50103 https://funyu-store.b-cdn.net/report/Grapefruit-G50103.pdf (Octanal 0.37%) |
| Nootkatone | 0.3% | 0.3–0.3% | sesquiterpene ketone | View sourcePlant Therapy Pink Grapefruit GC/MS batch G50103 https://funyu-store.b-cdn.net/report/Grapefruit-G50103.pdf (Nootkatone 0.30%) |
Profile source: Plant Therapy Pink Grapefruit GC/MS batch G50103; Citrus and Allied grapefruit FCC listings; Grapefruit Essential Oil safety profile · https://funyu-store.b-cdn.net/report/Grapefruit-G50103.pdf ; https://citrusandallied.com/essential-oils/ (Grapefruit California CP FCC (From Pink Fruit) Oil – #15029; Grapefruit Florida Type CP FCC (From Pink Fruit)(Minimum 0.15% Nootketone) Oil – #14122) ; https://www.aromaweb.com/essential-oils/grapefruit-essential-oil.php
A TRADITION OF BOTANICAL CURIOSITY
Traditional & reported uses
These uses reflect the profile's reported traditions and literature. They are not established treatment recommendations.
- traditionally used in aromatherapy for an uplifting, mood-brightening effect
- reported to support mental alertness and energy when diffused
- used in blends traditionally associated with appetite balance and a fresh, cleansing feel
- used in skincare and haircare for its bright, cleansing sensory association
- used in perfumery and flavoring (FCC grade) for its juicy, tangy citrus top note
For aromatherapy and wellness use only — not medical advice. Effect statements are traditional/reported associations, not treatment claims. The Synergy Rating scores blend craft, harmony and safety, not medical efficacy. Read the safety framework.
What we're still learning · 2 data gaps
Good decisions start with knowing what is — and isn't — in the evidence.
- No public source located in this pass gave directly measured volatility-rate or tenacity-hour values for an FCC-designated pink grapefruit oil.
- A single public document that combines FCC designation and full GC constituent percentages for the same pink grapefruit batch was not located in this pass.