Lemon

Lemon Citrus Limonum ~ Family, Rutaceae

Lemon has a fresh, citrus scent that is revitalizing and uplifting. It has antibacterial and tonic properties, making it useful for relief of cold symptoms. Widely used in beauty care, it cleanses, refreshes, cools and stimulates. Astringent and antiseptic oil. Useful for oily skin. Can be used to lighten dull, stained hands or to tone and condition nails and cuticles. Blends well with other oils.

Origin: Ialy

Source: fruit peels

Production Method: expression, there is some steam distilled

Aromatherapy Class: energizing, uplifting

Aroma Type: citrus

Skin Type: oily, blemished

Perfume Note: top

Traditional Uses: antibacterial, tonic, astringent and antiseptic

Other Uses: n/a

Blends: neroli, clary sage, bergamot, citronella, orange flower, violet left, galbanum

Main Constituents: limonene, terpinene, pinene, myrcene, citral, linalol, geraniol, citronellal

Caution: do not use lemon on the skin or in a bath for 12 hours prior to sun or sunlamp exposure