Making Grapefruit Body Oil for Colds

3 min to read
Andrea Butje
09/20/2021

Make a Supportive Body Oil for Colds to Feel Vital and Healthy

Grapefruit essential oil (Citrus paradisi) is great company during cold and flu season.

Grapefruit essential oil has a large percentage of a natural component called "d-limonene." Research shows d-limonene is wonderful for preventing infections.

When blending a body oil for colds and flu we add supportive oils such as Tea Tree essential oil. Tea Tree doesn't contain d-limonene. Instead, it's rich with a natural infection-reducing component called "terpinen-4-ol."

Eucalyptus is rich in "1,8-cineole!"Research shows this component has natural antimicrobial properties and helps with lung support.

This recipe is rich with d-limonene, terpinen-4-ol, and 1,8-cineole, so we're approaching a cold and flu from multiple angles.

Grapefruit's Essential Body Oil for Colds

A powerful blend to support your vital health when you're feeling sick.

Ingredients
  • 1 oz (30 ml) Jojoba (Simmondsia chinensis)

  • 9 drops Grapefruit Oil (Citrus paradisi)

  • 5 drops Tea Tree Oil (Melaleuca alternifolia)

  • 4 drops Eucalyptus Oil (Eucalyptus globulus)

Equipment
  • One 1 fl oz (30 ml) amber glass bottle with coned cap

Directions
  • Add the jojoba oil to the glass bottle.

  • Drop in your essential oils.

  • Gently shake the bottle to combine.

For kids, I'd recommend using Lavender in place of Eucalyptus and making the blend at a 1% dilution.

Grapefruit's Essential Body Oil for Colds - Kids' Version!

Support your child's health with this kid-safe body oil!

Ingredients
  • 1 oz (30 ml) Jojoba (Simmondsia chinensis)

  • 2 drops Grapefruit Oil (Citrus paradisi)

  • 2 drops Tea Tree Oil (Melaleuca alternifolia)

  • 2 drops Lavender Oil (Lavendula angusifolia)

Equipment
  • One 1 fl oz (30 ml) amber glass bottle with coned cap

Directions
  • Add the jojoba oil to the glass bottle.

  • Drop in your essential oils.

  • Gently shake the bottle to combine.

Use your body oil for colds when you want to keep your immunity strong and reduce infections. I love the idea of smoothing on an all-natural skin-nourishing "immunity shield!"

If you're wondering about Grapefruit essential oil's phototoxic effects . . . I'm glad!

I'm glad you're thinking about essential oil safety.

It's true that many citrus essential oils can cause phototoxic effects. When we apply them to our skin and then go out in the sun, they can cause negative skin reactions.  

But Grapefruit essential oil is only phototoxic when it's used at more than 24 drops per 1 oz (30 ml) of the carrier.

That means we'd have to use 25 drops of Grapefruit in this blend to reach the "danger zone."

And we're safe with just 9 drops!

So enjoy your body oil for colds and flu, knowing you're protected.

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