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Facts on Lemon Essential Oil

Lemon essential oil may be one of the most widely recognized and used of all the aromatherapy essential oils. Highly versatile, it has myriad uses from massage oils to cleaning products.

  1. Features

    • Lemon essential oil is cold-pressed from the rind of the lemon fruit. It has a pungent, refreshing citrus scent.

    Home Use

    • Because of its antiseptic and antibacterial properties, it is used in homemade and commercial household cleaning products.

    Health Use

    • Uplifting lemon essential oil is well known as an inhalant for lethargy or mild to moderate depression. It is frequently combined in aromatherapy with other essential oils to lift the mood and relieve fatigue. The oil is useful when prepared in a refreshing massage oil blend.

    Cosmetic Use

    • Lemon essential oil is considered a top note, which means it is light, stimulating and fresh. It is often blended with other scents in the fragrance and body care products industries.

    Warning

    • Because of citrus' chemical constituents, lemon essential oil is potentially photo toxic and may cause a reaction with skin exposure to sunlight.

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