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

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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.

Author: Jennifer Whitni Wylder

Jennifer Whitni Wylder is a multi-passionate entrepreneur. Jennifer is a summer-loving lifestyle coach focusing on mindset, wellness, and business. She shares practical methods for simplifying all things to help busy people and busy (neurodivergent) minds live fully. You might know her as Jennifer Wilcox from work in media and entertainment. Either way, she's the same Jennifer... short, sassy, Southern.