Spotlight on Tsngerine

Spotlight on Tangerine

If sunshine had a scent, it would be Tangerine. Cheerful, juicy, and oh-so-inviting, this sweet citrus essential oil is more than just a pretty aroma—it’s a mood-boosting, soul-soothing addition to your holistic toolkit. Whether you're diffusing it to lift the energy in your space or adding a drop to your DIY body oil, Tangerine is here to help you create a space that feels like a warm hug.

TANGERINE AT A GLANCE

Has a sweet, uplifiting citrus scent that pairs will with many other oils

Freshens the air and energizes any room

Adds a bright, fruity note to diffuser blends and DIYs

Encourages creativity and positivity and support for emotional healthy

Known for its cleansing and purifying properties

Found in Dream Catcher, Joy, and Inner Child essential oil blends as well as Relaxation Massage Oil

Cold pressed from the rind of the fruit, making the oil alkaline (not acidic)

Pairs well with most oils and blends

Combining Tangerine with White Angelica or Feelings Kit oils can improve your emotional outcome.

There’s something delightfully nostalgic about Tangerine—it brings to mind warm summer breezes, backyard picnics, and the carefree joy of peeling fresh citrus under the sun. This oil is a hidden gem in the essential oil world, often overshadowed by its flashier cousins like Orange or Lemon, but those in the know reach for Tangerine when they want something softer, sweeter, and full of gentle charm. It’s the kind of oil you reach for when you're craving comfort but still want to feel light and vibrant. Perfect for diffusing on gray mornings or blending into a relaxing evening bath, Tangerine supports emotional clarity and calm, helping to create a cozy space that feels vibrant, yet grounded.

BACKGROUND

Tangerines have a rich history rooted in ancient Asia, where they were first cultivated in China more than 3,000 years ago. These golden fruits were treasured not just for their sweet flavor but also for their symbolism—often given as gifts to represent good fortune, happiness, and prosperity. In Chinese New Year celebrations, tangerines are still exchanged today as tokens of abundance. Their use in traditional medicine is just as impressive—historically, tangerine peels were used in teas and tinctures to aid digestion and calm the body.

Tangerine essential oil has a sweet citrus scent that can create a happy, contented mindset when diffused. This versatile oil is wonderful for the emotions, helps purify the air of odors, promotes healthy hair and skin, and smells wonderful in so many diffuser blends! Taken internally, it offers a fresh, sweet, citrus flavor and can provide digestive, lymphatic, and immune support. This is an oil we definitely want in our homes and in our bodies!

TANGERINE + OXIDATIVE STRESS

Our bodies cells produce free radicals during normal metabolic processes. However, cells also produce antioxidants that neutralize these free radicals. In general, the body is able to maintain a balance between antioxidants and free radicals. Sometimes, and especially in our ever-modernizing world, the balance tips toward excess free radical production. Several things contribute to this but include inflammatory foods, emotional and mental stress, health conditions, infection, radiation and environmental toxins. A large body of scientific evidence suggests that long-term oxidative stress contributes to the development of a range of chronic conditions.

Enter Tangerine essential oil (and other citrus oil!). Tangerine essential oil contains Limonene, a potent free radical scavenger. This is huge! We have a wonderful tool in our hands for supporting our bodies and upping the antioxidant potential.

TANGERINE + EMOTIONS

Tangerine essential oil is like emotional sunshine in a bottle. Its light, citrusy scent gently uplifts the mood, helping to ease feelings of heaviness, irritability, or emotional fatigue. This oil is especially loved for encouraging joy, creativity, and a send of childlike wonder—making it a beautiful companion during times of stress, burnout, or emotional overwhelm. Diffuse it when you're feeling stuck or uninspired, or add a drop to your wrists during your morning ritual to invite a brighter, more playful energy into your day.

Tangerine essential oil (like other citrus oils!) contains Limonene, a potent free radical scavenger. This is important for our emotional health because less oxidative stress (less free radicals = less ‘negative' emotions. Limonene also helps boost the mood and calm the Central Nervous System, making Tangerine a wonderful oil for soothing the emotions!

Tangerine can help promote feelings of calm and happiness, supporting learning and memory and calming nervousness.

KEY CONSTITUENTS

Limonene: A bright, citrus-scented compound known for mood-lifting effects, antioxidant properties, and natural cleansing power—perfect for emotional balance and freshening the air.

Gamma-Terpinene: Offers purifying and detoxifying benefits; supports immune function and helps cleanse the skin and environment.

Myrcene: A calming component that contributes to Tangerine’s soothing aroma; known for its relaxing properties and potential support for restful sleep.

Alpha-Pinene: A fresh, pine-like compound that promotes mental clarity and focus while also offering respiratory support.

DAILY HABITS WITH TANGERINE:

Use Tangerine in your self-care routine.

Dilute with a carrier oil and apply to your soles for happy feet and circulation.

Wear this Sunshine Roller Blend as a daily perfume:

15 drops Tangerine
10 drops Grapefruit
10 drops Ylang Ylang
Fill a 10 mL roller with fractionated coconut oil

Use this Happy Vibes Sugar Scrub for a little skincare TLC:

1/2 cup sugar (white or brown)
1/4 cup coconut oil
10 drops Tangerine
10 drops Grapefruit

Make this Cheerful Day Body Oil:

15 drops Tangerine
10 drops Lavender
2 oz jojoba or sweet almond oil

Make this Citrus Tub Soak:

1 cup Epsom salt
1/2 cup baking soda
10 drops Tangerine

Optional: 5 drops Roman Chamomile for added relaxation

Apply it to your temples before study time or meditation to promote feelings of calm and focus

Use Tangerine in your home care routines.

Add Tangerine your car vent diffuser or a cotton ball stashed under the seats for an uplifting scent while you commute.

Make this Mood-Lifting Room Spray:

15 drops Tangerine
10 drops Bergamot
1 tablespoon witch hazel or vodka
Fill a 2 oz glass spray bottle with distilled water

Make a Clean & Bright Surface Spray:

10 drops Tangerine
10 drops Lemon
1/4 cup white vinegar
Fill an 8 oz spray bottle with distilled water

Add a few drops each of Tangerine and Tea Tree to your daily shampoo and massage into your scalp for a sweet, tingly sensation.

Use Tangerine Vitality in your health and wellness routines.

Give a glass of lemonade a twist by adding 1-2 drops of Tangerine Vitality.

Add 1-2 drops of Tangerine Vitality to your daily NingXia Red!

Note: Avoid applying to skin that will be directly exposed to sunlight or UV light to prevent risk of photosensitivity.

DIFFUSE

Diffusing is a wonderful health habit! We have our diffuser going almost 24/7 and love to choose blends that are supportive of individual needs or systems. Try some of these great combinations and enjoy the wonderful scent of Tangerine with us this month!

Morning sunshine: Tangerine + Lemon + Grapefruit + Bergamot

Joyful Hearts: Joy + Tangerine + Bergamot

Fall Spice: Cinnamon Bark (or Thieves) + Tangerine + Vanilla

Campfire Calm: Frankincense + Vetiver + Tangerine

Sweet Sweet Sleep: Lavender + Tangerine + Cedarwood

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ESSENTIAL OILS

When you have a cough or cold or feel one coming on, you just want to be comfortable – especially if you still have to work, travel, or take care of your children or loved ones! (click on the individual oil pictures to learn more about the oil)

Thieves Essential Oil Blend:

This blend is our go-to for all things immune system related! It's the blend infused into the chest rub and cough drops we just talked about – and for good reason! We love to apply and diffuse this blend, add Thieves Vitality to a mug of echinacea tea, or add it to epsom salts for an immune supporting detox bath!

Frankincense Essential Oil:

Frankincense is an immune and respiratory powerhouse! This historical oil has been used for centuries for health. Apply it with Thieves, Lemon, R.C. or Purification to the chest and back, add a few drops to the Thieves Chest Rub when you apply, add Frankincense to epsom salts for a detox bath, and diffuse this oil when you're feeling down. Get it in, on and around you as much as possible!

Lemon Essential Oil:

Lemon is a wonderful oil for soothing cough and creating comfort in times of congestion. Diffuse it, apply it with Frankincense and Thieves Chest Rub, add a few drops of Lemon Vitality to echinacea tea, and add Lemon to detox baths. Lemon is high in limonene, a constituent highly regarded for its immune system support.

R.C. Essential Oil Blend:

Standing for Respiratory Comfort, R.C. essential oil blend is a gentle eucalyptus blend that we love for soothing and comforting the respiratory system. Diffuse, apply, and add this oil to detox baths as much as possible. This is a great choice for little ones too!

Purification Essential Oil Blends:

This purifying blend is another favorite for immune and respiratory needs. Containing Tea Tree, Lemongrass, Myrtle and other purifying oils, it makes a great addition to your comfort routine during times of cough or cold. Diffuse, apply, and add to bath salts.

Raindrop Technique Collection: This curated set of essential oils is a powerful tool for promoting health, wellness and vitality – both proactively and for acute needs since the oils included can be incredible tools for healing! This collection features nine essential oils with immune and respiratory support properties. We love them for making rollers and adding to detox baths!

Thieves chest rub & cough

THIEVES CHEST RUB

A must-have for every medicine cabinet, Thieves Chest Rub is a 100% plant-based alternative for over-the-counter cough and congestion relief. This natural chest rub soothes sniffles, coughs, and congestion for the whole family with a powerful blend of essential oils and natural, plant-based ingredients.Plus the easy-to-use bottle doesn't even require you to get your hands messy!! The formula is free of petroleum, parabens, phthalates, mineral oil, synthetic perfumes or dyes, artificial colors, or preservatives and still packs an incredible punch when it comes to cough and cold! Pure ingredients and all the power of Thieves kicking that chest congestion to the curb? We will take some of that!

Sadly, conventional chest rubs are filled with synthetic additives and diluents, and even the ‘natural' options are less than ideal. Many options use petroleum as a base. Petroleum (petrolatum) is often not fully refined in the US, which means it can be contaminated with toxic chemicals called polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons.Many ‘natural' chest rubs also contain impure essential oils or other lower-grade components that don't meet the same standards as the ingredients found in Young Living products. The active ingredient in the most popular over the counter chest rub is actually a synthetic version of Ravintsara essential oil! And we are always going to choose the original over a synthetic copy, especially when it comes to our health and our family's health!

THIEVES COUGH DROPS

Get natural, quick, and safe cough, congestion, and sore throat relief Thieves Essential Oil-Infused Cough Drops! These are a staple in our cough and cold toolbox. They are easy to keep at home or take on the go, made with naturally derived ingredients, taste great, and work wonders!

Thieves Essential Oil-Infused Cough Drops are minty, spicy, and sweet without processed sugar, dyes, artificial flavors, or preservatives found in conventional cough drops. Infused with Cinnamon Bark, Peppermint, and Lemon essential oils, these menthol-based drops make soothing coughs and colds simple and tasty.

THIEVES HARD LOZENGES

Infused with Young Living's signature Thieves essential oil blend of Clove, Cinnamon Bark, Eucalyptus, Rosemary, and Lemon essential oils, these lozenges are one of the things we reach for to keep our immune systems firing on a daily basis! The Thieves Hard Lozenges are a sugar-free dietary supplement to add to your daily wellness regimen with more of a cinnamon taste than a menthol one.We use these daily when we need a lozenge, when we travel to bolster our immune systems, and sometimes in place of the Thieves Cough Drops when we are out or if someone doesn't want the strong menthol taste of the drops (but it's that menthol that helps open the airways and soothe the throat!).

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