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Citrus essential oils, primarily extracted from fruit peels, are commonly obtained through a technique known as “cold pressing” or “expression.” This method is specifically employed for citrus oils such as tangerine, lemon, bergamot, sweet orange, and lime. Notably, cold-pressed essential oils are a byproduct of the juice production process. The resulting aroma is reminiscent of the fresh scent of citrus peels. Alternatively, these oils can also be distilled, either from the peels or the whole fruit. While distilled citrus oils have a slightly different aroma compared to the cold-pressed variants, they offer advantages, such as being free from nonvolatile residues and furocoumarins, which typically makes them less photosensitive.