Citrus Oils

Bright, zesty, with a short trail. Citrus oils are the easiest entry into essential oils – affordable, well tolerated and suitable almost anywhere. They're cold-pressed from the fruit peel and dissipate faster than woody or resinous oils, which makes them particularly good for mornings and freshly aired rooms.

Worth knowing: cold-pressed citrus oils contain furocoumarins and are phototoxic. Avoid direct sun for twelve hours after applying to skin. Citrus oils also oxidise faster than others and should be used within a year.