History
It is said that the name originates from a member of the French aristocracy in the 17th Century, Anna Marie de Tremoille, Princess of Nerola, who used the fragrance to scent her gloves and bath water. During this time oranges were considered a luxury item, and even today Neroli essential oil is considered a precious oil and is widely in fragrance making.
The benefits of Neroli essential oil
Like many other essential oils, Neroli essential oil has multiple benefits for our physical and mental well-being and is often used by aromatherapists to help with
- Reducing stress that results in Insomnia, panic attacks or anxiety.
- used in massage blends to help calm tummy issues that are stress-related.
- Helps reduce depression, anxiety
- Thought to help reduce high blood pressure by reducing cortisol levels.
- Neroli Essential Oil is a hydration powerhouse, with an incredible ability to soften, replenish and lock in moisture. Applied topically, it will leave your skin with a protective barrier to ensure that your complexion remains radiant and dewy all day long.
- Contains powerful skin-reviving properties that can help accelerate your complexion to the picture of radiant health, leaving you with skin that glows.
- Helps re-energize the skin and, improve the appearance of rejuvenated skin
- While there have been several small studies on the oil, one in particular reported in the Pakistan Journal of Biological Sciences indicates that neroli oil has antimicrobial, antifungal, and antioxidant properties which can be useful in helping to reduce acne breakouts and skin irritation.
- Studies show that it may help menopausal symptoms. By inhaling neroli oil symptoms associated with menopause, such as high blood pressure, low libido, and elevated stress are said to be reduced.
Neroli has a wonderful balance of being a top, middle and base note, making it very versatile to use in a blend. It does, however, have a strong scent, so a little goes a long way. Neroli blends well with many essential oils but particularly well with other citrus oils, florals and woods and adds a note of uplifting, positive energy to any blend it is used in. Just remember if using on your skin the essential oil must always be blended with a carrier before use and patch tested on the skin.
Want to try the power of Neroli essential oil on your skin? Click here to try our organic Luxury Neroli Face oil.
Or create your own diffuser blend at home with this recipe
2 drops of Neroli – Citrus aurantium
4 drops of Bergamot – Citrus bergamia
1 drop of Sandalwood – Santalum album
