Lemon Essential Oil

Uses: Extracted from the peel of Lemons, Lemon essential oil is believed to clear and brighten the skin, treat acne, and reduce inflammation when applied on the skin. Lemon oil benefits hair by reducing dandruff, promoting scalp health, and adding shine. The uses of Lemon essential oil in aromatherapy includes elevating mood, easing morning sickness, stimulating the immune system, easing colds and clearing sinuses. Due to its cleansing and disinfectant properties it is popularly used in natural cleansing formulations. 

Purity: 100%

Quantity: 15ml

Botanical Name: Citrus limon

Method: Steam Distillation

Plant Part: Peel

Note: Top

Aroma: Citrusy, Bright

Color: Yellow

Packaging: Amber-colored Dropper Bottle.

Blends well with: Juniper Berry, Cypress, Mints

Usage: Household Cleaning, Oily Skin

How to Use: These practical instructions show how to incorporate Lemon essential oil into everyday routines for maximum benefits;

1. Aromatherapy: Add a few drops of Lemon essential oil, to a diffuser or an oil burner to fill the room with fragrance while dissipating the therapeutic benefits of the oil. Alternatively, you can inhale the scent directly from the bottle or place a few drops on a tissue and breathe in deeply for therapeutic benefits.

2. Skincare: Mix 2-5 drops of Lemon essential oil in 1 teaspoon of a carrier oil (2-5% dilution). Apply the mixture to the skin to help with skin ailments. Perform a patch test on inner elbow to ensure there’s no skin sensitivity. Do not apply Citrus essential oils before sun exposure as it can cause skin irritation or discoloration due to photosensitivity. 

3. Hair Care: Combine Lemon essential oil with a carrier oil (2-5% dilution) and massage into the scalp or beard. Leave it on for 15-30 minutes before washing out. For added benefits, you can also add a few drops to your regular shampoo, conditioner or beard oil.

4. Respiratory Support: Add a few drops of Lemon essential oil to a bowl of hot water. Lean over the bowl, cover your head with a towel, and inhale the steam deeply to help clear congestion and alleviate cold and sinusitis symptoms. You can also diffuse the oils in your bedroom overnight or inhale it directly from the bottle.

5. Natural Cleaning: Add a few drops of Lemon essential oil to a container filled with water, water and vinegar or alcohol (5-20% dilution). Use this mixture to clean countertops, tiles, glass, or other surfaces. Lemon essential oils can also be added to laundry loads to help disinfect and add a fresh scent.

6. Insect Repellent: Mix Lemon essential oil with water in a spray bottle, and apply to skin and clothing before going outdoors. You can also diffuse these oils in outdoor and indoor seating areas to keep harmful insects and pests away.

Caution: For external use only.

Distributed by;
Caveman Redux,
No 21, Janatha Mw, Navinna,
Colombo, Sri Lanka.