Lime Essential Oil

Description

Lime Essential Oil (Citrus aurantiifolia)

Lime essential oil has a crisp, tangy aroma that is greener and sharper than lemon, with a clean, sparkling lift. It is a bright top note for fresh room blends and natural perfumery.

Available in 10ml and 30ml sizes. Choose 10ml to try it or 30ml for regular use.

At a glance

Botanical name	Citrus aurantiifolia
Aroma	Sharp, zesty, green and sparkling
Perfumery note	Top note
Sizes	10ml and 30ml
Use	Aromatic use, or diluted on the skin to 0.5% or less

Ways to enjoy it

• A zesty, uplifting scent for kitchens and living spaces.
• A sharp, clean top note for your own perfume and room blends.
• A fresh partner for mint, rosemary and other herbal oils.

How to use

• Diffuser: add 3 to 5 drops to an ultrasonic diffuser in a well-ventilated room, in sessions of 30 to 60 minutes.
• Inhalation: put 1 drop on a tissue and breathe in slowly. Keep the tissue away from your skin and eyes.
• On the skin: always dilute. Mix 1 drop into 10ml of a carrier oil such as sweet almond or jojoba (about 0.5%). Never exceed 0.5%. Patch test first.

Important safety information

• May cause an allergic skin reaction. Never apply undiluted, keep skin use to 0.5% or less and patch test first. Avoid the eyes and broken or sensitive skin.
• Treat as phototoxic. Avoid sun, sunbeds and UV exposure on skin where lime oil has been applied, for at least 12 hours.
• Citrus oils oxidise readily. Keep the bottle tightly closed, cool and away from light, and use within about 12 months of opening.
• For external and aromatic use only. Do not swallow.
• Keep out of reach of children, and do not use on or near the face of babies or young children.
• Citrus oils can be harmful to pets, especially cats.
• If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, speak to a healthcare professional before use.
• Essential oils are not medicines and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any condition.

Read more in our essential oil safety guide.

Frequently asked questions

Can I put lime essential oil on my skin?
Only when diluted, to no more than 0.5%. Patch test first and avoid the eyes and broken skin.

What does lime blend well with?
It pairs well with Peppermint, Rosemary, Bergamot and Lavender.

Discover Lime

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