How to Store Orange Oil

Orange oil is extracted from the fruit's rind.

Orange oil is an essential oil extracted from the rind of the citrus fruit. Because of its bright, cheerful scent, orange oil is added to air fresheners, soaps and perfumes. Orange oil is also used to flavor beverages and food, hand creams, body lotions, cleaning products and natural deodorants. Orange oil can be combined with other essential oils, such as cinnamon, clove or ginger, to create customized fragrances. Store orange oil properly to ensure that it stays fresh and fragrant.

Things You'll Need

• Orange oil
• Dark glass bottle with an orifice reducer
• Wooden storage box (optional)

Instructions

1. Pour the orange oil into a bottle made of dark glass, such as amber or cobalt blue, to keep out sunlight; sunlight can cause essential oils to deteriorate and loose some of their natural properties. Avoid using plastic bottles, as the orange oil could degrade the material.

2. Choose a bottle featuring an orifice reducer, which will allow you to dispense the orange oil a drop at a time.

3. Store the orange oil in a wooden box filled with other essential oils if you have a collection.

4. Place a single bottle of orange oil in a cool, dry location away from direct sunlight.

References

• Organic Facts: Health Benefits of Orange Essential Oil
• Aroma Web: Storing Your Essential Oils