This or That: Pink Grapefruit versus White Grapefruit

Does Color Really Make a Difference?

There are 3 types of Grapefruit: Pink, Red, and White. Pink Grapefruit is known to have the sweetest aroma of the three and considered more pleasant because of this.* Pink Grapefruit is also known to be more calming than the other two Grapefruits.*

Red Grapefruit isn't known for being used to make essential oils. Ruby Red Grapefruit is generally marketed as the fruit of choice to eat or drink when juicing Grapefruit. White Grapefruit is known to be the most bitter of the three.* White Grapefruit has a little more of nootecatone, which is known to create a more euphoric experience.*

It’s All in the Name

Referred to as a “forbidden fruit” and one of the “Seven Wonders of Barbados,” Grapefruit was first documented in 1750 by Welshman Rev. Griffith Hughes. The name "grapefruit" may be attributed to the fruit's clustered growth pattern, bearing resemblance to a bunch of grapes. While there are several conjectures as to the precise origin of both the fruit and its name, the mystery of this history subsided once mass cultivation of grapefruit began.

The grapefruit (botanical name Citrus paradisi) is speculated to have originated in Barbados as a hybridization between the Jamaican sweet orange and Indonesian pomelo, which were introduced from Asia in the 17th century. Grapefruit trees have a vigorous appearance, growing from around 25 to 45 feet tall with dark, dense foliage. The first grapefruit nursery in the US was established in the late 19th century and by the mid-twentieth century, commercial production of grapefruit was flourishing in several parts of the world including the US, Jamaica and Trinidad, Mexico, parts of South America, Israel, Morocco, and Cyprus.

Grapefruit essential oil comes from glands in the grapefruit peel and is extracted by the process of cold pressing. Cold pressed citrus peel essential oils are not byproducts of the juice industry, although the fruits used in the extraction of this product are used for both essential oil and juice. Processing these fruits with different machinery yields cold pressed essential oils from the peels and juice from the pulp – the juice, being a secondary product of oil extraction. Let’s look into how Grapefruit can help you every day!

A Grapefruit a Day Keeps the…”

We've all heard the saying, "An apple a day keeps the doctor away." Many essential oils would also be in this area. Grapefruit is known for flushing toxins out of your life. Rich with zest and energy, Grapefruit has an uncanny ability to revive exhausted spirits, and cleanse congested and sluggish systems.* Its remarkably fresh, pleasant scent relieves tension and stress and stimulates self-esteem, new energy and self-worth.*

Grapefruit essential oil can help reduce the tendency toward stress or comfort eating while helping support healthy lymph drains.* This is beneficial in reducing cellulitis, obesity, water retention...and can even help clear oily skin when used in a tonic.*

Benefits of Pink Grapefruit Versus Benefits of White Grapefruit

Grapefruit oils, like all citrus peel oils, provide an absolutely delightful aroma when diffused to refresh room environments.* The cheerful and calming aroma awakens the senses and makes for a familiar favorite in massage blends, skin toners, outdoor sprays, oily skin and scalp preparations, and cleansers.*

In our opinion, there is no better oil than the “sparkle” of Pink Grapefruit to lighten up mental fatigue and moodiness.* Pink Grapefruit Oil is incredibly versatile, from aromatherapy to skincare and household cleaning. Above all benefits, it is best known for its ability to energize and revive the mind when diffused and to help ease symptoms of stress, nervous exhaustion, and depression through aromatherapy or massage.*

White Grapefruit brings a deliciously citrus fresh scent that is uplifting and can be used to create an environment of positivity and confidence.* Diffuse White Grapefruit in the morning while you are preparing for the day or in the afternoon when you need some extra energy and support.*

Final Thoughts on Grapefruit

Both Pink Grapefruit and White Grapefruit can be beneficial in your life.* How do you pick one over the other? If you are looking for a sweeter aroma that works to uplift your spirit, then Pink Grapefruit would be the choice.* If you are looking for a more bitter aroma that helps cleanse your system, then White Grapefruit would be the choice.* Either way, you will be happier and healthier!*

*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.