Lemon Essential Oil takes the power of lemon to new heights. Lemon essential oil can be used to improve mood, and boost alertness. (Essential Oils Natural Remedies, Althea Press)
Plant Part: Fruit Peel
Aromatic Summary / Note / Strength of Aroma: A top note with a strong aroma, it has a strong bright lemony scent.
Blends With: Bergamot, Lime, Orange and Mandarin.
Product description: Lemon Essential Oil has a strong, purifying, citrus scent that is uplifting and revitalizing. Limonene is the naturally occurring chemical constituent within Lemon Essential Oil that gives it its distinct lemony aroma. It has been used as a beauty aid for millennia, cleansing and clarifying the skin and hair. It is a disinfectant, and as a gentle solvent, enhances the cleaning solutions in which it is used as well as leaves a fresh scent. Its addition to waters and lotions have helped to tone, cleanse, and brighten the skin, scalp, and hair as well as treating acne, cuts, and boils.
Product Abstract: The Lemon tree was originally a small thorny evergreen tree native to India. It is now common in Southern Europe, Florida and California. The fruit was well known in Europe by the middle ages, and the Greeks and Romans were advocates of its properties. Lemon Oil has been historically recognized as a cleanser, and Lemons themselves reached the height of fame when the British Navy began using citrus fruits to counteract the effects of scurvy. Fun Fact: 1 drop of our Lemon Essential Oil equals approximately 20 full size lemons.
Cautions: This Essential Oil has phototoxic properties and exposure to the sun must be avoided after application to the skin. Due to their presence, please consult a physician prior to using this oil. Dilute well before use; May cause skin irritation in some individuals; a skin test is recommended prior to use. Contact with eyes should be avoided. Keep out of reach of children. For best results Diffuse or use topically with a carrier oil.
