- The mandarin tree is a member of the orange family.
- The pure essential oil comes from the outer peel of the mandarin.  
- The mandarin peel is pressed and from it comes the flowery, sweet aroma associated with the oil.

- Mandarin oil is part of the suite of essential oils used in body toning lotions and creams to firm, cleanse and refine sluggish and dull skin.
- For fluid retention and can be found in wild crafted Mandarin toning lotion.
- It is beneficial to use in a cream, lotion or oil base, from the fourth month of pregnancy onwards to prevent stretch marks and to tone the skin.