Fresh, sweet citrus. Uplifting. Benefits: Brightens skin.

Latin name: Citrus paradisi. Family name: Rutacaea. Grapefruit oil is cold pressed from the peel of the U.S. grapefruit. It has a fresh, sweet, citrus scent. Some traditional uses: to lift melancholy, relieve mood swings, relieve muscle fatigue, as an astringent for oily skin, to refresh and energize the body, stimulate detoxification, as an airborne disinfectant. Emotional profile: for use with self-doubt and criticism, dependency, frustration and grief. Blends with: lemon, palmarosa, bergamot, neroli, rosemary, cardamon, geranium, lavender and cypress. Castillian Summer, Kitchen Cook's Soap

Category: Fruit New research shows that grapefruit can fight heart disease and cancer. It even is able to trigger our bodies to lose weight, and improve the quality of our sleep.

large yellow fruit with somewhat acid juicy pulp; usual serving consists of a half

a large, slightly tart kind of citrus fruit

a lemon that had a chance and took advantage of it

a nutritous fruit and is very healthy

A stimulating oil, antiseptic and astringent. The scent is fruity and powerful citrus, blending well with lemon, bergamot, rosemary, cypress, lavender and geranium.

This tropical, acidic and edible fruit is often used to treat eczema. The essential oils from the grapefruit help maintain a soothing and cooling feel for your skin.

There are two major categories of grapefruit, seedless and seeded. One of the juiciest citrus fruits, grapefruits have a pulp color that varies from white-fleshed to pink to ruby red. They are grown in Arizona, California, Florida, Louisiana, and Texas, and are available year-round.

So named because they grow in grape-like clusters. These large citrus fruits are grown in Arizona, California, Florida, and Texas. They are available in both seeded and seedless varieties.

Just like the fruit; most commonly found in Sauvignon Blanc, also commonplace in Gewurztraminer.