GET TO KNOW YOUR OILS
Grapefruit, Pink
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
- 50 / 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.
Cold-pressed grapefruit peel oil is treated as phototoxic in leave-on use. The cited safety profile states a 4% dermal maximum to avoid phototoxic reaction.
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 profile is based on a directly read pink grapefruit COA from a cold-pressed peel oil batch. The oil is strongly limonene-dominant with low-percent myrcene, pinenes, aldehydes, and a small nootkatone fraction typical of grapefruit peel oils.
| Constituent | Typical amount | Reported range | Chemical family | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Limonene | 94.625% | 94.625–94.625% | monoterpene hydrocarbon | View sourceGrapefruit Pink COA https://www.scattersoilsusa.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Grapefruit-Pink-COA.pdf (Limonene 94.625%) |
| Myrcene | 1.857% | 1.857–1.857% | monoterpene hydrocarbon | View sourceGrapefruit Pink COA https://www.scattersoilsusa.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Grapefruit-Pink-COA.pdf (Myrcene 1.857%) |
| alpha-Pinene | 0.515% | 0.515–0.515% | monoterpene hydrocarbon | View sourceGrapefruit Pink COA https://www.scattersoilsusa.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Grapefruit-Pink-COA.pdf (Alpha pinene 0.515%) |
| Sabinene | 0.488% | 0.488–0.488% | monoterpene hydrocarbon | View sourceGrapefruit Pink COA https://www.scattersoilsusa.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Grapefruit-Pink-COA.pdf (Sabinene 0.488%) |
| Octanal | 0.394% | 0.394–0.394% | aliphatic aldehyde | View sourceGrapefruit Pink COA https://www.scattersoilsusa.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Grapefruit-Pink-COA.pdf (Octanal 0.394%) |
| Decanal | 0.321% | 0.321–0.321% | aliphatic aldehyde | View sourceGrapefruit Pink COA https://www.scattersoilsusa.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Grapefruit-Pink-COA.pdf (Decanal 0.321%) |
| Nootkatone | 0.114% | 0.114–0.114% | sesquiterpene ketone | View sourceGrapefruit Pink COA https://www.scattersoilsusa.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Grapefruit-Pink-COA.pdf (Nootkatone 0.114%) |
Profile source: Grapefruit Pink COA; Grapefruit Essential Oil safety profile · https://www.scattersoilsusa.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Grapefruit-Pink-COA.pdf ; 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 for its juicy, tangy, slightly sweeter pink-grapefruit 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 · 1 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 pink grapefruit oil.