The Citrus limon is an evergreen with deep green, shiny foliage. Its fruit is used in cuisine throughout the world. Our lemon oil is cold-pressed from the peel of Italian lemons.
| Botanical Name: | Citrus limon |
| Country of Origin: | Italy |
| Extraction Method: | Cold expression |
| Plant Part: | Fruit Peel |
| Aromatic Scent: | strong citrus scent |
| Blends Well With: | Bergamot, Lime, Orange, Mandarin |
Common Uses
Lemon oil is often used in cleaning agents, as it quickly and easily dissolves sticky residues and can clean away difficult grime. Topically, it improves the appearance of clogged pores and grimy skin. Aromatically, lemon has powerful uplifting properties. Diffuse, add to cleaning agents, apply directly to difficult-to-clean areas, or apply in 2-5% dilution.
Fun Fact
The fruit was well known in Europe by the middle ages.
