27 Ways You Can Use Blood Orange Essential Oil to Improve Health and Wellness

by Jennifer Wilcox

Blood Orange essential oil is versatile and can be used as a natural replacement for several products or ingredients in wellness, cleaning, and personal care.

Here are 27 ideas for things organic Blood Orange Essential Oil can replace:

1. Air Freshener – Use organic Blood Orange Essential Oil in homemade air fresheners to replace synthetic fragrances.

  • Ingredients:
  • Directions:
    • Add the water and witch hazel or vodka to a spray bottle.
    • Add the Blood Orange essential oil.
    • Shake well before each use.
    • Spray around your home for a natural, uplifting scent.
  • Benefits: Freshens your home with a naturally uplifting, citrusy scent without harmful chemicals.

2. Citrus DIY Body Wash

  • Ingredients:
    • 1/4 cup liquid castile soap (a mild, natural soap base)
    • 2 tablespoons coconut oil (moisturizes and nourishes the skin)
    • 10 drops Blood Orange essential oil
    • 1 tablespoon honey (optional, for extra moisture)
  • Directions:
    • Mix Base: In a bowl, combine 1/4 cup of liquid castile soap with 2 tablespoons of coconut oil.
    • Add Sweetener (Optional): If you want extra moisturizing power, mix in 1 tablespoon of honey.
    • Add Essential Oil: Drop in 10 drops of Blood Orange essential oil to give it a citrusy, uplifting fragrance.
    • Bottle It: Transfer the mixture into a small bottle for easy use in the shower.
    • Usage: Apply the body wash to a loofah or washcloth, lather onto skin, and rinse thoroughly.
    • Pro Tip: You can adjust the quantity based on how thick or thin you want the body wash to be, and also add other oils like lavender for a more soothing effect. and lather onto your skin.
  • Benefits: The combination of coconut oil and honey hydrates the skin, while Blood Orange oil gives it a fresh, uplifting scent.

3. Natural All-Purpose Cleaner

  • Directions:
    • Mix Liquids: In a spray bottle, combine 1 cup of white vinegar and 1 cup of water.
    • Add Essential Oils: Add 10 drops of Blood Orange essential oil, along with any optional oils like lavender or tea tree, which are also natural disinfectants.
    • Shake: Put the lid on the bottle and shake well to mix the ingredients.
    • Usage: Spray the cleaner on surfaces like countertops, tables, and bathroom sinks. Wipe clean with a cloth.
    • Pro Tip: For extra sparkle, use a microfiber cloth to wipe down surfaces for a streak-free shine!
  • Benefits: This natural cleaner offers a fresh citrus scent without harsh chemicals, and vinegar acts as a natural disinfectant.

4. Blood Orange Sugar Scrub

  • Ingredients:
    • 1/2 cup white or brown sugar (natural exfoliant)
    • 1/4 cup coconut oil (hydrates and softens)
    • 10 drops Blood Orange essential oil (for a refreshing scent)
  • Directions:
    • Mix the sugar and coconut oil in a bowl.
    • Add the Blood Orange essential oil and stir until fully incorporated.
    • Store in a glass jar.
    • Use as a scrub in the shower to exfoliate and hydrate skin.
  • Benefits: The sugar exfoliates the skin, while coconut oil hydrates and the Blood Orange oil offers a refreshing scent.

5. Blood Orange Diffuser Blend

  • Directions:
    • Add the essential oils to your diffuser.
    • Fill the diffuser with water according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
    • Turn on and enjoy the uplifting and calming aroma.
  • Benefits: This blend creates a refreshing and mood-lifting environment, while also providing calming and energizing effects.

6. DIY Blood Orange Deodorant

  • Ingredients:
  • Directions:
    • Melt the coconut oil in a double boiler.
    • Once melted, add the baking soda, arrowroot powder, and Blood Orange essential oil.
    • Stir until fully combined and pour into a small container.
    • Allow it to cool and solidify.

7. Citrus Bath Salts

  • Directions:
    • Add 1-2 tablespoons to your bath for a refreshing and relaxing soak.

8. Blood Orange Facial Toner

  • Directions:
    • Combine the witch hazel and rose water in a glass bottle.
    • Add the Blood Orange essential oil and shake well.
    • Apply to the face with a cotton ball after cleansing, avoiding the eye area.

9. Mood Booster

  • Directions: Diffuse 5-6 drops of Blood Orange oil in your space or rub a drop on your wrist and inhale.
  • Benefit: It can help uplift and improve your mood.

10. Natural Deodorizer

  • Directions: Add a few drops to a cotton ball or cloth and place it in closets or drawers.
  • Benefit: Replace synthetic air fresheners with a natural deodorizer.

11. Laundry Freshener

  • Directions: Add 5 drops of Blood Orange oil to a cotton ball and toss it into the dryer with your clothes.
  • Benefit: Gives laundry a fresh citrus scent.

12. Digestive Aid

  • Directions: Dilute 2 drops with a carrier oil and massage it onto the stomach area in a clockwise direction.
  • Benefit: Blood Orange oil may help with indigestion and bloating.

13. Sore Throat Relief

  • Directions: Add 2-3 drops of Blood Orange oil to a glass of warm water or tea and sip slowly.
  • Benefit: The antimicrobial properties may soothe a sore throat.

14. Acne Treatment

  • Ingredients
    • 1 drop of Blood Orange oil
    • 1 teaspoon of honey
  • Directions: Mix and apply it to acne-prone areas. Leave for 10-15 minutes before rinsing.
  • Benefit: The antibacterial properties of Blood Orange oil can help with acne.

15. Antioxidant Skin Mask

  • Ingredients:
    • 1 tablespoon of yogurt
    • 1 teaspoon honey
    • 2 drops of Blood Orange oil
  • Directions: Combine and leave on skin for 10-15 minutes before rinsing off.
  • Benefit: Use Blood Orange oil to rejuvenate your skin.

16. Hair Growth Support

  • Ingredients:
    • 2 drops of Blood Orange oil
    • 2 tablespoons of coconut oil.
  • Directions: Mix and Massage into the scalp and leave for 15-20 minutes before rinsing.
  • Benefit: Promote healthy hair with Blood Orange oil’s properties.

16. Natural Insect Repellent

  • Ingredients
  • Directions: Combine with and in a spray bottle. Shake and spray on skin or clothing.
  • Benefit: Blood Orange oil’s citrus scent repels insects.

17. Nail Treatment

  • Ingredients:
  • Directions: Mix and massage mixture into nails and cuticles
  • Benefit: Strengthen nails and cuticles with Blood Orange oil.

18. Fatigue Relief

  • Directions: Diffuse 4-5 drops in your space or dilute 1 drop with a carrier oil and rub on your temples.

19. Energizing Bath

  • Directions: Add 5-6 drops of Blood Orange oil to a warm bath along with Epsom salts.
  • Benefits: Enjoy a revitalizing and refreshing bath.

20. Cough Suppressant

  • Ingredients:
  • Directions: Mix with and massage onto the chest.
  • Benefit: It can help reduce coughing.

21. Tension Reliever

  • Ingredients:
  • Directions: Dilute Blood Orange Oil with a carrier oil and apply to sore muscles.
  • Benefit: Soothe tension in muscles with the calming aroma.

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22. Replace Candles with Synthetic Fragrance – Diffuse the oil instead of using scented candles with synthetic ingredients.

23. Lemon or Orange Juice – As a flavoring or scent, blood orange can be used in cooking or drinks.

24. Lemon or Orange Zest – Use the oil in place of zest in recipes for a similar citrus boost.

25. Perfumes or Colognes – Use as a natural base note in homemade perfume blends.

26. Hand Sanitizers with Synthetic Scents – Blend it into a DIY hand sanitizer for an uplifting aroma.

27. Sweeteners in Recipes – Its mild sweetness can be used in place of some sugars or sweeteners in cooking.

Jennifer Wilcox
Author: Jennifer Wilcox

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