Lemon Essential Oil
Best for: Bright, uplifting diffuser blends and fresh daytime aromas
- Ships NZ-wide from our Kaiapoi warehouse
- Questions? Call 0800 228 767
Description
Lemon essential oil is cold pressed from the peel of Citrus limon. This FCF (furanocoumarin-free) grade has a bright, zesty, unmistakably fresh citrus aroma and acts as a sparkling top note that lifts and freshens a blend.
Its clean, cheerful scent is traditionally associated in aromatherapy with clearing the mind, lifting the spirits and supporting focus, which makes it a popular choice for daytime diffuser blends and freshening the air at home. It pairs beautifully with florals, woods and other citrus. It is a mild skin irritant and sensitiser, and although the FCF grade greatly reduces phototoxicity, it is still best to avoid strong sun on treated skin as a precaution.
- Bright, zesty, fresh citrus aroma
- Sparkling top note that lifts and freshens any blend
- Traditionally associated with clearing the mind and lifting the spirits
- Pairs well with florals and woods such as lavender, geranium, rose and sandalwood
Blends well with: Benzoin, elemi, eucalyptus, fennel, geranium, juniper, lavender, neroli, rose and sandalwood
About this oil
Lemon essential oil is cold pressed from the peel of Citrus limon. This FCF (furanocoumarin-free) grade has a bright, zesty, unmistakably fresh citrus aroma and acts as a sparkling top note that lifts and freshens a blend.
Its clean, cheerful scent is traditionally associated in aromatherapy with clearing the mind, lifting the spirits and supporting focus, which makes it a popular choice for daytime diffuser blends and freshening the air at home. It pairs beautifully with florals, woods and other citrus. It is a mild skin irritant and sensitiser, and although the FCF grade greatly reduces phototoxicity, it is still best to avoid strong sun on treated skin as a precaution.
- Bright, zesty, fresh citrus aroma
- Sparkling top note that lifts and freshens any blend
- Traditionally associated with clearing the mind and lifting the spirits
- Pairs well with florals and woods such as lavender, geranium, rose and sandalwood
Uses
- Diffuser or vaporiserAdd 3–5 drops to your diffuser or oil burner with water for a fresh, energising room aroma, on its own or with lavender or geranium.
- BathMix 2–3 drops into a tablespoon of carrier oil or unscented bath base first, then add it to a warm bath. Never add undiluted essential oil to bath water.
- Massage and aromatherapyIf you use it in massage, aromatherapy or other skin applications, always dilute it in a carrier oil at around 1–2% (roughly 6–12 drops per 30ml). As a precaution, avoid strong sun or UV exposure on treated skin for 12 hours. Patch test first.
Blends well with
Lemon Essential Oil pairs nicely with these oils. Tap one to find it in the shop.
Specifications
| Botanical name | Citrus limon (FCF) |
|---|---|
| Plant part | Peel |
| Extraction | Cold pressed |
| Purity | 100% pure, natural, furanocoumarin-free (FCF) |
| Appearance | Pale yellow to slightly greenish-yellow liquid |
| Aroma | Bright, zesty and fresh citrus |
| Size options | 10ml, 25ml, 50ml, 100ml, 200ml, 500ml |
| Origin | India |
| Shelf life | 1–2 years when stored correctly |
Safety & storage
- For external use only. Do not take internally.
- Never apply undiluted to the skin. Always dilute in a carrier oil.
- Lemon is a mild skin irritant and a skin sensitiser, and oxidised citrus oil is more likely to irritate, so use it while fresh. This FCF grade greatly reduces phototoxicity, but as a precaution avoid strong sun or UV exposure on treated skin for 12 hours. Patch test the diluted blend on a small area for 24 hours before full use.
- Keep away from eyes and mucous membranes. Do not use on broken or irritated skin.
- Not recommended during pregnancy or breastfeeding, or for babies and young children, unless advised by a qualified practitioner.
- Keep out of reach of children and pets.
Storage: Store tightly capped in the original dark glass bottle, away from heat and direct sunlight.
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Shipping & returns
We aim to dispatch within 1 working day from our Kaiapoi warehouse. Delivery usually takes up to 2 working days in the South Island and 2–3 in the North Island (rural addresses 1–2 days longer). Shipping is calculated at checkout.
See our shipping policy and returns policy, or call 0800 228 767.
