Citrus oils are just so yummy smelling, especially tangerine essential oil. It is hard not to be happy around tangerine, it is much to bright and refreshing. In this spotlight, you will learn the uses and benefits of tangerine oil plus DIY Tangerine Essential Oil Recipes you can make.

Tangerine is known for its mood-enhancing effects. This makes it a fabulous essential oil for aromatherapy, enjoy by diffusing or inhaling the citrus aroma. Breathe in the aroma and let it bring a smile to your face.

Tangerine is also known for its cleansing and purifying properties, which makes it perfect for cleansing surfaces around the home.

I don't know about you, but I like my my home to be a place of comfort and health. Tangerine helps me create this type of atmosphere. I can use it to freshen the air, cleanse the environment and support positive feelings. If this isn't an oil you have tried then I highly recommend giving it a try.

Tangerine Essential Oil Facts

Note: Robert Tisserand and Rodney Young recommend avoiding use of oxidized tangerine oil to prevent skin sensitization. 

Tangerine Essential Oil Blends Well With

This citrus oil has a sweet, tangy aroma that can be enjoyed by adults and children alike. Tangerine oil blends well with other citrus oils, as well as lavender and peppermint. It's also said to be helpful for relieving stress and anxiety.

Here are more oils that Tangerine blends well with, this is not an exhaustive list, just some suggestions:

• Peppermint
• Spearmint
• Bergamot
• Lemon
• Grapefruit
• Orange
• Cinnamon
• Clove
• Frankincense
• Lavender
• Geranium
• Basil
• Cardamom
• Sandalwood
• Roman Chamomile

Therapeutic Uses:

Stress-induced insomnia, nervous exhaustion, mild muscular spasm, cellulite, digestive problems, detoxifying, flatulence, constipation, bodily congestion, tires all the time, irritability, general dispirited, overly anxious.

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Tangerine vs Mandarin Essential Oil

There has been some confusion over tangerine and mandarin essential oils as they both have the same botanical name, Citrus reticulata. Their fruits and aromas are similar but their essential oils do have slightly different therapeutic properties. Just something to be aware of when purchasing your essential oils.

Tangerine Essential Oil Benefits

Tangerine essential oil is one of my favorites oils to use. It has a sweet, citrusy smell that is energizing and uplifting. I like to use it in the morning to help jump start my day. Tangerine oil has a long list of benefits, including being a natural antidepressant, anti-inflammatory, and antiseptic.

Learn more about the benefits of tangerine oil and how you can use it in your everyday life. Here are 10 reasons that I love to have Tangerine oil as part of my oil arsenal:

• Boosts energy and feelings of happiness
• Supports healthy digestion and metabolism
• Helps to reduce unwelcome muscle spasms
• Promotes balance in the mind, body, and spirit
• Soothes anxious feelings and manage stress
• Supports a healthy immune and respiratory system
• Assists in dealing with grief, offers hope and reconnection with joy
• Helps release and recirculate stagnant, blocked energy
• Calms emotional distress and helps clear mind
• Helps ease stomach queasiness and nausea

Tangerine Essential Oil Diffuser Benefits

Tangerine is a great essential oil to diffuse and reap the benefits of the aromatic mist. Not only will tangerine oil create a calming environment when diffused, but it can also soothe nausea and support the respiratory system.

Combine tangerine with relaxing lavender oil for a soothing diffuser blends. Or, try peppermint essential oil for an invigorating and happy scent. You can also diffuse it with citrus oils for an uplifting and amazing citrusy aroma.

Tangerine Essential Oil Uses

Tangerine essential oil has a wide variety of uses. It can be used to improve the health of your skin, hair, and nails. It can also be used to reduce anxiety and depression, and to boost your energy levels.

Additionally, tangerine essential oil can be used to boost your immune system, and to fight off infections.

How to Use Tangerine Essential Oil

Tangerine essential oil is an incredibly versatile oil that can be used in a variety of ways to improve your health and well-being.

DIY Room Spray

Tangerine has a sweet, tangy aroma, like other citrus oils, that is uplifting. Create a DIY Room Spray and spray around the house for a fresh, clean scent.

For Cleansing

Tangerine is known for its cleansing properties, use in all natural cleaning recipes or add to an aromatherapy bath. Add to a gentle facial cleanser for extra cleansing benefits and beautifying properties.

Natural Skincare

Use in skin care blends for its nourishing and rejuvenating effects. It is often used to help with stretch marks and cellulitis.

Boost Energy

Energize your mood, put one drop of Tangerine oil on palm, rub hands together, cup hands over nose, take several deep and cleansing breaths.

Freshen Car

Place 6-8 drops of tangerine on the scent pads for your Essential Oil Car Diffuser and diffuse to freshen the air.

Scent Your Space

Place a few drops of oil on cotton balls to stash in closets or tuck in your dresser drawers.

Improve Mood

When you need some extra sunshine in your life, apply Tangerine oil topically. Rub one drop of tangerine diluted with 1 teaspoon of jojoba carrier oil on arms, shoulders and chest to help promote feelings of happiness.

Balance Emotions

Add one drop on your essential oil diffuser necklace for positive support emotional balance.

Tame the Tummy

Help to ease stomach queasiness and nausea, just blended with a carrier oil and applied to abdomen.

Tangerine Carpet Cleaner

Mix 1 cup of baking soda with 10 drops of tangerine essential oil. Sprinkle the mixture on your carpets and vacuum it up after 15 minutes.

Tangerine Essential Oil Recipes and Diffuser Blends

Tangerine essential oil is a popular choice for DIY recipes and diffuer blends due to its sweet, citrusy scent. It can be used in a variety of ways, including as a natural air freshener, room diffuser, or massage oil.

Tangerine essential oil is also said to boost energy levels and mood, making it a popular ingredient in homemade body scrubs and lotions. If you're looking for some new ways to use tangerine essential oil, here are some DIY recipes to get you started.

Tangerine Diffuser Blends

Below are essential oil diffuser recipes with tangerine! Simply pick one of the recipes below that you like, fill your aromatherapy diffuser with the recommended amount of water, and add in the drops of essential oils from your chosen oil blend. Turn on your machine and enjoy the wonderful aromatic mist that will fill your indoor space.

Here are some great tangerine diffuser recipes to try:

More Tangerine Essential Oil Combinations

Want more essential oil combinations? Here are more oil combinations with tangerines:

• Tangerine and Lavender for relaxation
• Tangerine and Peppermint for increased energy
• Tangerine and Lemon for purification
• Tangerine and Eucalyptus for relief from congestion
• Tangerine and Ginger for digestion
• Tangerine and Lemongrass for uplifting moods
• Tangerine and Rosemary for improved memory
• Tangerine and Thyme for respiratory health
• Tangerine and Tea Tree for cleansing
• Tangerine and Ylang Ylang for stress relief

General Essential Oil Precautions

Never use essential oils undiluted, in eyes or mucous membranes. Do not take internally unless working with a qualified practitioner. Keep out of reach from children.

Use essential oils with extreme caution on children, be sure you have researched the oil and that it is safe for use on kids. Plant Therapy clearly labels their oils "KidSafe" on the bottle if the oil can be used for children ages 2–10.

If applying an essential oil topically (on your skin), you may perform a small patch test to an insensitive part of the body, use 1-2 drops in a teaspoon of carrier oil like jojoba oil, read more here.

If you are pregnant, breastfeeding, epileptic, or under a doctor’s care, consult your physician. For more information on oil safety issues here.

Newbie to Oils? Read More: Essential Oils for Beginners

What is a therapeutic grade essential oil?

Therapeutic grade is simply a marketing term that any company can claim. No government agency or organization “grades” or “certifies” essential oils in the United States.

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