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Great Ways To Use Young Living Orange Essential Oil

Air freshener – add a few drops of the oil to water and place in a spritz bottle. Spray around for instant natural air freshener.

Anti-Depressant – if you suffer from mild depression smelling the orange Bath oil & Bath Wash - use a 3-5 drops of orange essential oil in a nice warm bath to release the aromatherapy and enjoy a relaxing soak. Or for a bath wash, add a few drops of the oil to your favorite liquid bath soap to enjoy the properties of the oil while you bathe or shower.

Digestive Aid- running a few drops of orange essential oil on the abdomen. Massage in a clockwise motion on the abdomen to help relieve constipation and water retention.

Brings relaxation – if used as aromatherapy the oil brings about a sense of relaxation. You can use drops of orange essential oil in a diffuser or breathe directly from the bottle. You can place a small amount on hands and cup the hands and breathe in.

Calms skin irritations – if you have bug bites, poison ivy or oak. Precaution – Orange essential oil makes the skin photosensitive so use caution when being in the sun. (See warning and precautions at end of this post)

Collagen booster – orange essential oil acts as a collagen booster when applied to skin, helping to give skin anti-aging properties. Do not apply the oil directly to the skin, but mix within a cream or oil and then apply to the skin. Follow with a SPF makeup as to avoid having skin sensitivity from the sun.

De-greaser – add a few drops to your favorite surface cleaner (such a natural vinegar cleaner) to help cut the grease and leave surfaces clean and sparkling oil will help to alleviate it. Apply topically near the nose for best results. We call orange essential oil the happy oil in our house, and when we diffuse orange oils into the air, it lifts our moods.

Anti-inflammatory – If you suffer from digestive issues such as gastric upset, heartburn or nausea, orange essential oil helps. Add 2-3 drops to water and drink.

Anti-Septic – if you have minor abrasion or cut on the skin the orange oil will work as an anti-septic killing bad bacteria to prevent infection. Always wash the affected area with soap and water first and then apply the essential orange oil.

Anti-spasmodic - if you such from spasms be in from coughing, cramps, bowels, the orange oil helps to calm spasms and even aids in prevention of them. Rubbed into the skin it can help to alleviate muscle spasms. Add a few drops of oil to a carrier oil before applying