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Lemon
I bought this because it's meant to be more skin-safe, but it definitely doesn't smell quite as nice as cold-pressed.
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Lemon, Steam Distilled Essential Oil
Rated 4.0 out of 5
$22.00 (Incl. GST)
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| Lemon Steam Distilled Essential Oil 100% PURE, THERAPEUTIC GRADE ESSENTIAL OIL |
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| COMMON NAME | Lemon Oil |
| BOTANICAL NAME | Citrus limon |
| PLANT PARTS USED | Peel |
| COUNTRY OF ORIGIN | Italy |
| Refreshing and revitalising, Lemon oil is a wonderful tonic to cool and clarify the mind and body. Nature/Essence – Cooling & Clarifying |
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 FOR THE SKINLemon oil has astringent, antiseptic and toning effects for oily, congested or acne-prone skin. It is also used for boils, fungal conditions, cold sores and warts, and in formulations for greasy hair and deodorants. (Avoid sun exposure after applying to skin) |
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 FOR THE BODYLemon oil provides a lovely fresh scent and a detoxifying, toning action in body oils or lotions applied to congested, stagnant areas including cellulite, fluid retention, varicose or spider veins, as well as rheumatic joint conditions. Studies show Lemon oil also has antimicrobial and immune support properties, great to diffuse or as an inhalation for coughs and colds. |
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 FOR THE MINDLemon helps clarify the mind, aiding concentration and steadying nervousness or agitation. One study showed diffusing Lemon oil reduced typing errors by 54%! It uplifts and provides a sense of space and when feeling overwhelmed or mentally fatigued and unable to make decisions. |
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 FOR THE HOMEA lovely oil to diffuse during cold and flu season to purify and refresh the air, and also a great choice in household cleaning blends and dishwash liquid. |
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BLENDS WELL WITH Lavender, Rose, Sandalwood, Eucalyptus, Geranium, Fennel, Juniper and Neroli. |
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| Appearance | Clear colourless to greenish-yellow | |
| Odour Description | Very slight citrus, reminiscent of lemon peel | |
| Main Constituents | Limonene, pinene, terpinene, citrals, neryl acetate, furanocoumarins. | |
| Specific Gravity | Min0.843 | Max0.859 |
| Optical Rotation | Min+57 | Max +90 |
| Refractive Index | Min 1.470 | Max1.476 |
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- Consultation with a suitably qualified practitioner is recommended prior to use
- For external use only.
- Do not apply to skin undiluted
- Not recommended for use during pregnancy
- Perform a patch test prior to use
- Citrus oils can affect photosensitivity, avoid sun exposure after skin application
- For external use only.
- Do not apply to skin undiluted
- Not recommended for use during pregnancy
- Perform a patch test prior to use
- Citrus oils can affect photosensitivity, avoid sun exposure after skin application
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