Botanical name: Citrus reticulata

Country of origin: Italy

Mandarin is seen as a very safe oil to use when pregnant or on the very young. Like all citrus essential oils its scent is uplifting, happy and very true to the actual fruit. It is a useful oil to help prevent stretch marks and to help the skin condition improve around a scar. Blend it with frankincense in a wheatgerm and coconut or aloe vera carrier. It is one of the oils that aromatically blends very successfully with a large choice of other essential oils – woods, spices, flowers , herbs and of course other citrus oils. Expressed mandarin is thought by some to be mildly phototoxic in nature, so if using in a skin preparation it is advised not to be exposed to strong sun straight after. Check out the ‘safe use’ menu item.