Mandarin oil has various benefits when used in skin care product formulations such as refining the texture of the skin, while also having good antiseptic and cell rejuvenating properties.

The delicious aroma of mandarin is uplifting, relieving depression and anxiety.  Engenders feelings of joy and hopefulness. Beneficial for combating insomnia resulting from stress and anxiety. Mandarin is an excellent oil for the prevention of stretch marks and the reduction of scarring. The volatile oil is tangy and sweet smelling and is yellowy-orange in color, The main constituents are alpha-thujone, alpha-pinene, camphene, sabinene, ß-pinene, myrcene, limonene, y-terpinolene, linalool, citronellal, terpineol-4-ol, nerol and geranial.

It has good antiseptic, cytophylactic,  depurative, diuretic and tonic therapeutic properties and is a great ingredient to help purify and re-balance the skin.

At the same time, it promotes a finer textured skin, fighting infections and removing any congestion from the skin. The cytophylactic properties of the oil encourage the growth of new skin cells, which is a boon when you wish to replace previously damaged skin with new healthy cells, as is the case when treating stretch marks, as well as acne scarring and damage to the skin.

It is a non-toxic, non-irritant and non-sensitizing oil, yet it is advisable not to expose the skin to extended periods of sunlight when using this oil.