Organic Lemon essential oil (AB)

Lemon essential oil, like lime essential oil, is essential in olfactotherapy . It is also used in cosmetics for the beauty of hair and skin .

Rich in limonene, lemon essential oil also contains a very small amount of furocoumarins, which makes it photosensitizing. When applied to the skin, this essential oil must always be diluted in a vegetable oil so as not to irritate the skin. Ideal in cosmetics for the beauty of the skin and hair, it is mainly used in the evening, both for rinsed-in and non-rinsed products.

Cosmetic properties:

Lemon essential oil, like lime essential oil, is essential in olfactotherapy. It is also used in cosmetics for the beauty of hair and skin.

Carefully selected by our quality department, each batch is scrupulously analyzed, controlled (geographic origin, appearance, physicochemical criteria) and chemotyped in order to guarantee a constant and maximum concentration of aromatic molecules and active ingredients.

Organoleptic properties:

Botanical name: Citrus limonum

Part of the plant used: the zest of the fruit

Origin: Europe, Mexico

Color: light yellow to dark green

Smell: fresh, sweet, fruity

Culture: organic farming

Extraction method: cold expression of the fruit pericarp (our essential oil contains all of the aromatic principles of the plant), extracted without solvent, non-terpenated.

Botanical family: Rutaceae

Yield: 0.2 to 1.5%. This means that it takes between 66 and 500 kg of lemon zest to obtain 1 kg of lemon essential oil. Yield may vary depending on season, region, type of crop, or from one year to the next. The lower the yield, the more valuable and expensive the essential oil will be.

Solubility: All essential oils are soluble in oil or oily raw materials. To mix an essential oil in water, it must first be dissolved in a dispersant such as Disper.

Precautions for use: 

Do not use in pregnant or breastfeeding women.

Do not use in children under 8 years old.

Dermocaustic: to be diluted heavily in a vegetable oil when used cutaneously

Sensitizing photo: no exposure to the sun for 6 hours following application.

Seek advice from a healthcare professional.

Not recommended if taking anticoagulants concomitantly.

Do not use in case of hormone-dependent problems or mastosis.

Follow the precautions for using essential oils.

For any use of essential oils for therapeutic purposes, consult a doctor.

The information given on the site does not constitute a prescription, it remains data for informational purposes, it does not engage our responsibility in any way.

The following text, known properties, examples of use and routes of administration are general information taken from authoritative bibliographies in the field of essential oils and aromatherapy.

In general, do not use pure essential oil on the skin or mucous membranes.

Essential oils should not be applied to the eyes, around the eyes, or in the ears.