Why Grapefruit Essential Oil Deserves a Spot in Your Daily Routine

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🗓️ 26 March 2025

⏱️ 11 minutes

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Summary

Ever wondered what makes Grapefruit Essential Oil so unique? In this episode, we put it to the test. You’ll hear what happened when we compared the aroma of real grapefruit to the essential oil (spoiler: it was shockingly similar), plus get expert insights into its powerful chemistry and everyday uses.

Join doTERRA’s Sam Lewis and the team as they break down:

Why grapefruit oil smells just like the real fruit
What makes it stand out chemically among citrus oils (hello, limonene!)
How to use it aromatically, topically, and internally
What to know about sun sensitivity and safe application
Why sourcing from local farmers matters—and how it impacts quality

Whether you’re new to essential oils or already love citrus, this episode will leave you energized and inspired.

How do YOU use grapefruit oil? Drop your favorite tip in the comments!

Transcript

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0:00.0	Welcome to the Dutera Show, where we peel back the layers of essential oils and squeeze out the amazing benefits.
0:11.0	Today we're zesting things up with grapefruit essential oil, an absolute citrus superstar.
0:17.0	Known as a forbidden fruit and one of the seven wonders of Barbados, this oil brings a burst of sunshine with its invigorating aroma, perfect for brightening your day, refreshing your skincare routine.
0:29.2	Now let's dive in and explore how this tangy treasure can add a little zest to your life.
0:33.9	Okay, let's jump in. We're going to interrupt the podcast real quick. So we just did something
0:39.2	by accident. We were smelling the grapefruit, the whole team, and then we were also smelling the
0:45.2	actual fruit, the grapefruit. They're so similar. It's crazy. Okay, Clara, come and smell.
0:52.8	Smell the oil. grapefruit, the actual...
0:56.5	Wait, it smells exactly this thing.
1:01.7	And then smell the grapefruit, the actual fruit.
1:04.2	Okay.
1:05.5	They're identical.
1:07.5	Is that wild?
1:09.5	Jake, you're willing.
1:10.5	Okay. Wait, you gotta do the oil okay okay
1:12.2	okay now do the fruit dang that's crazy I mean you would expect it but it's just
1:19.8	crazy it's so crazy to be holding both and yet how exciting try it try it at home
1:25.5	smell your oil and your fruit okay Okay, back to the podcast.
1:28.3	So today we have Sam with us. Will you please introduce yourself and also tell us what you do here at Dutera?
1:35.3	Yeah, absolutely. So my name's Sam Lewis. I'm a senior product manager for our essential oils and blends.
1:41.3	So anything essential oil related, I'm part of the development, the innovation,
1:46.1	the creation of that. It's a blast working here at Dutera. And I get to touch really every
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