It is said that Neroli oil became a fashionable fragrance in the late 17th century when the Italian Princess of Nerola began using it as a scent.  It’s popularity has prevailed, and it is still found in many skincare products.  The many therapeutic effects are amplified by the oil’s wonderful sweet and spicy aroma.

Neroli oil is carefully distilled from the delicate flowers of the bitter orange tree and the process yields roughly .08-1% oil.  This means that processing 1000 pounds of the flower results in only 1 pound of oil.

Neroli oil has a wide array of therapeutic benefits.  Using Neroli as aromatherapy induces extreme feelings of relaxation and helps to relieve feelings of anxiety and fear.  It is also non-toxic, non-sensitizing, non-irritant and non-phototoxic which makes it an easy oil to incorporate into skincare products.  When applied to the skin it can aid in cell regeneration by stimulating the growth of healthy cells and improving cellular activity.  Nerloi has a balancing effect on the oil production in the skin so both oily and dry skin can benefit from it’s use.  It is a wonderful ingredient in products for sensitive skin as well as it works to calm the skin and constrict tiny capillaries which reduces redness and inflammation.

Neroli oil holds  prominent place in the Decleor line.  It is used in the Aromessence Neroli oil for day and balm for night as well as the Hydra Floral face care where it works to calm, soften and sooth all skin types.

Tags: Ingredient Series, Skin Health

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