Lime Oil

Botanical Name : Citrus aurautifolia
Plant Part : Peel
Extraction : Cold Pressed
Origin : India
Category

Product Description:

This is a small evergreen tree that produces a small, bitter fruit very similar to Lemon. The fruits themselves are green in color with a green fleshy interior.

Product Color:

yellow green

Common Uses:

Lime essential oil has a crisp, refreshing citrus scent that has been used by aromatherapists for its uplifting and revitalizing properties. It can also act as an astringent on skin where it is reputed to help clear oily skin.

Blends Well With

Bergamot, Cedarwood, Geranium Bourbon, Grapefruit Pink and White, Lavender (all types), Lemon, Mandarin, Neroli, Nutmeg, Orange Sweet, Palmarosa, Petitgrain, Rose Absolutes, Rosemary (Both Varieties), Rosewood, Tangerine, Vetiver, Ylang-Ylang

History

Lime has been used historically to prevent sailors long at sea from developing scurvy.

Caution:

Cold Pressed Lime essential oil is phototoxic. Users should avoid direct sunlight after application.

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