dōTERRA White Grapefruit Essential Oil - 5ml
dōTERRA White Grapefruit Essential Oil - 5ml
White Grapefruit is cold pressed from the peel of the pale, blond-fleshed grapefruit variety, rather than the pink or ruby-red fruit used for doTERRA's standard Grapefruit oil. Both come from the same Citrus paradisi family, but the white variety presses out a noticeably different aroma.
It's sharper and less sweet than the pink-fleshed version, with a crisp, slightly bitter edge that sits closer to the smell of the fruit itself. In a 5ml bottle, it suits trying alongside the regular Grapefruit oil to see which one you prefer, or carrying in a bag for a quick citrus lift.
A few drops in a travel diffuser make a bright, waking scent, and the smaller bottle means it's easy to keep on hand without committing to a full-size bottle first.
Why people choose it
- Sharp, crisp citrus aroma with a slightly bitter edge
- Cold pressed from the peel of the pale, blond-fleshed grapefruit
- Less sweet than doTERRA's standard Grapefruit oil
- A handbag-friendly size for trying it or travelling
How it smells
Sharp and crisp, less sweet than pink grapefruit, with a bright citrus lift and a slightly bitter edge.
How to use it
- In a diffuser
- Two to three drops in a travel diffuser for a sharp, waking citrus scent.
- On skin
- Dilute with a carrier oil before applying, and keep treated skin out of direct sun — see cautions.
- Dilution
- One drop of White Grapefruit to three or four drops of fractionated coconut oil for topical use.
- Worth knowing
- The smaller 5ml size suits testing it against the standard Grapefruit oil before choosing a favourite.
Details
- Botanical name
- Citrus paradisi (white-fleshed variety)
- Plant part
- Peel
- Extraction
- Cold pressed
- Key compounds
- Limonene
- Size
- 5 ml
Safety
Possible skin sensitivity. May increase skin sensitivity to sunlight — avoid direct sun or UV on treated skin for around twelve hours after topical use. Keep out of reach of children. If you are pregnant, nursing or under a doctor's care, speak to your practitioner before use. Avoid contact with eyes, inner ears and sensitive areas. Dilute with a carrier oil for topical use.
This information is for general use and is not medical advice. If you have a health condition, are pregnant or nursing, speak to your GP, midwife or pharmacist.
Blends well with
Common questions
What's the difference between White Grapefruit and regular Grapefruit?
White Grapefruit comes from the pale, blond-fleshed variety rather than the pink or ruby-red fruit. It's sharper and less sweet, with more of the fruit's natural bitterness coming through.
What does it smell like?
Sharp and crisp, with a bright citrus lift and a slightly bitter edge, less sweet than the pink-fleshed Grapefruit oil.
Does it need the same sun caution as other citrus oils?
Yes. Like other cold-pressed citrus oils, avoid direct sun or UV on treated skin for around twelve hours after topical use.
Why choose the 5ml size?
It's a lower-cost way to compare it against the standard Grapefruit oil, or a size that suits a bag or travel diffuser rather than a shelf at home.