“Oh my darling, Oh my darling, OH MY DARLING, CLEMENTINE.” Will dōTERRA’s Clementine essential oil take you on a journey of Christmas’s past. If you grew up like me clementines and mandarins were a big part of the Holiday season. In there big orange box, there easy peel skin was a welcome sweet treat...and who would of thought that these little Christmas treasures had so many uses and benefits!
So what’s so Darling about another orange oil, you ask, aren’t they all the same? No, each citrus oil is refreshingly unique in its own right....like kids, you can’t compare!!
Over a century ago, the first recorded clementines sprung up in the garden of an Algerian orphanage. Did you know the Clementine is a natural crossbreed of the mandarin and the sweet orange? It’s extra dose of sweetness and zest are a result of this fabulous combination.
Cold-pressed from the rinds of fruits grown in Brazil, dōTERRA Clementine essential oil is best known for its cleansing power and mood-boosting properties.
Aromatically, use Clementine to help soothe anxious feelings creating positive emotions. When life throws you curve balls, catch yourself a clementine, breath in and let it calm your surroundings.
Here’s one diffuser blend recipe that’s Beaming with a citrus burst:
Sparkling Sunshine Diffuser Blend
3 drops Clementine
3 drops Red Mandarin
3 drops Kumquat
The purifying abilities of Clementine not only raise the clean factor in the air but brings it’s purifying qualities to the most used surfaces in your home and leaving a fresh, sweet smell. To do this, add 3-4 drops to your usual surface cleaners. And as is often recommended with these refreshing citrus oils, try adding a few drops of Clementine to your facial cleanser or shampoo!
Citrus essential oils are well-known as supporters of general wellness. Some people enjoy the flavors best in a glass of water, while others choose to include them in tea time. If you find yourself really digging Clementine’s refreshing twist and pungent aroma, mix a drop or two into your juice, tea or water. Enjoy this healthy alternative to sugary soft drinks!
Citrus lovers, complete your collection of this zesty family of oils with your own bottle of Clementine. Line it up next to the likes of Wild Orange, Lemon, and Grapefruit, and enjoy fine-tuning your favorite uses of each unique flavor and aroma. Clementines refreshing sharp quality makes it a truly “DARLING” addition to the citrus lineup....go ahead, give it a squeeze!!!