Do not use the pulp (or fruit) of the grapefruit when making this oil.

You can also use citrus fruit peels like lemon, lime, orange or tangerine, and infuse them to make different citrus oils. Use a very sharp knife to carefully remove the outer peel of the grapefruit, avoiding the white under skin. Promoting relaxation: Studies have found citrus essential oils that contain the same compounds as grapefruit oil (limonene) may help provide calming and anti-anxiety effects.īefore we get started in learning how to make this homemade grapefruit oil – if you like what you’re seeing, subscribe to my email newsletter at the bottom of the page to keep up to date on the latest recipes, DIYs, gardening and health tips I share!!Īvoid the white under skin of the citrus peel when making this oil, as it will produce an acrid oil.Encouraging healthy skin: May prevent and treat skin conditions like acne, due to its potent antibacterial and antioxidant properties.Promoting hair growth: May help get rid of dandruff and promote the growth of healthy hair follicles.Grapefruit essential oil has many health benefits, including: Keep in mind that this oil will be less concentrated than true essential oil. If your kitchen isn’t filled with this distilling equipment, then making a flower/herb/fruit-infused “essential” oil is as close as you can get. To make true essential oils, you’ll need the proper equipment.

This process requires heat, pressure, equipment and a lot of patience. To make an authentic essential oil, you’d have to distil the grapefruit peel, capture the steam, and condense the steam into a liquid. How to make grapefruit-infused oil without all the distilling equipment! This is the method I use for making grapefruit-infused oil from scratch, that doesn’t require distilling.Īfter having such success in making my own lavender oil from the fresh lavender out in my garden, I wanted to take it a step further and make my own grapefruit oil!Īs I mention in both my lavender oil and peppermint oil posts, this method won’t produce what is technically a “true” essential oil, as steam distilling is required.

Grapefruit method