Have you ever peeled an orange by hand? It is a pretty safe bet that you, like many others, have participated in this simple exercise – but have you ever thought about what is happening when you do? No matter how carefully you try, your hands end up a mess – even if you don’t nick the flesh of orange inside. Why is that – the oil found in the peel. Remember when your mother told you to eat the peel on your apple? Well, the peel of that orange really is good for you and makes up one of the essential oils used today by millions around the world.