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Organic Lemon Essential Oil, Distilled

Name: Organic Lemon Essential Oil, Distilled
Brand: Oh, Oh Organic
Price: 49.38 USD
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INCI: Citrus Limon (Lemon) Peel Oil

Origin: Italy

Compliance: USDA-NOP, COSMOS, NATRUE, ISO 16128

Source: Lemon Fruit

Color: Colorless to very pale yellow

Aroma: Fresh, clean lemony (not sweet).

Thought to have its origins in Asia, lemon and use of lemon has been documented for centuries. It was used as an ornamental plant in early gardens and for medicine. Lemons arrived later to the US, now an important sources for the oil worldwide. Countries of origin are many including Morocco, Italy, Argentina, Portugal, Spain and US (California and Florida). Organic Lemon Oil, Distilled from whole lemons (instead of pressed from the peel) is the cleanest version of lemon oil we've found. True, clean lemon oil.

Characteristics

Lemon essential oil is a quintessential citrus. It is a top note and recognizable by most for its fresh aroma. The presence of furocoumarins means there will be photosensitization of any skin. Lemon essential oil is an irritant if undiluted. It should be diluted and used in safe levels in any preparation. The lemon contains numerous large pockets of essence in the skin. Green fruit yields more essence than ripe fruit. About 3,000 lemons are needed to produce 1 kilo of essence.

Benefits

The health benefits of lemon essential oil are well established having been used for hundreds of years. It is best known for its ability to cleanse, stimulate, rejuvenate and purify. It is known to nourish the skin, help purify the body and boost oral health with proven antibacterial and antifungal properties.

Lemon essential oil is commonly used in perfumes, household cleaners and aromas and personal care products. Oh, Oh Organic sources a steamed distilled Organic Lemon Essential Oil which tend to have lower risk of phototoxicity. There are phototoxic effects and must be used with consideration for those effects in all topical formulas.

Best For

Natural Fragrance/Aromatherapy

Antiseptic

Antimicrobial

Anti-inflammatory

Antibacterial

Antifungal

Claims

Organic

NOP and COSMOS compliant

Non-GMO

Gluten Free

No Animal Cruelty/Vegan

Family Farmed

Kosher & Halal

Applications

Perfumes

Acne/Acne scars

Cleanser
Massage Oil
Balms, Creams, Lotions

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