Citronella Essential Oil

Description

Citronella Essential Oil (Cymbopogon winterianus)

A bright, grassy lift for the home and the terrace.

Our citronella essential oil is steam-distilled from the leaves of Cymbopogon winterianus (Java type). It has a crisp, lemony, grassy aroma with a slightly woody finish, and works as a clean, bright top note in diffuser blends, natural home fragrance and your own DIY room sprays.

Each bottle is made of amber glass to help protect the oil from light, and comes with a glass pipette dropper for controlled, drop-by-drop use. Choose the 10ml size to try it or the 30ml size for regular use.

At a glance

Botanical name	Cymbopogon winterianus (Java type)
Aroma	Crisp, lemony, grassy and slightly woody
Perfumery note	Top note
Extraction	Steam-distilled from the leaves
Origin	Sourced from Indonesia and Sri Lanka
Sizes	10ml and 30ml, amber glass with glass pipette
Use	Aromatic use, or diluted on the skin (1% maximum)

Ways to enjoy it

• A fresh, lemony scent for the terrace, balcony or garden table.
• A clean, citrusy top note for natural home fragrance blends.
• A bright, uplifting aroma for the kitchen or home office.
• A fragrant ingredient for DIY room sprays, well diluted and patch tested.

How to use

• Diffuser: add 4 to 6 drops to an ultrasonic diffuser in a well-ventilated room, in short sessions.
• Inhalation: put 1 to 2 drops on a cotton ball or tissue and keep it nearby. Keep it away from your skin.
• On the skin: always dilute. Mix 3 drops into 15ml of a carrier oil such as fractionated coconut oil (1%). Never exceed 1%. Patch test first.

Important safety information

• May cause an allergic skin reaction. Skin use should not exceed 1% (about 3 drops per 15ml of carrier oil). Never apply undiluted, patch test first and avoid sensitive or damaged skin.
• Keep out of reach of children, and do not use on or near the face of babies or young children.
• Citronella oil can be harmful to pets, especially cats. Ventilate the room, let animals leave when diffusing and never apply it to them.
• For external and aromatic use only. Do not swallow.
• If you are pregnant, breastfeeding or have a medical condition, 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 complete Citronella Essential Oil guide and our essential oil safety guide.

Frequently asked questions

Can I put citronella essential oil on my skin?
Only when diluted. Use no more than 1% (about 3 drops per 15ml of carrier oil), patch test first, and avoid sensitive or damaged skin. Stop using it if irritation occurs.

Is citronella oil safe around cats and dogs?
It can be harmful to pets, particularly cats. Keep the room well ventilated, let animals leave freely, never apply the oil to them, and keep it out of their reach.

What does citronella blend well with?
It pairs well with Peppermint, Cedarwood, Geranium and Lemongrass.

En español

Aceite esencial de citronela (Cymbopogon winterianus), destilado al vapor de las hojas. Aroma cítrico, herbal y fresco, con un matiz ligeramente leñoso. Disponible en frascos de vidrio ámbar de 10 ml y 30 ml con pipeta de vidrio.

Modo de uso: en difusor, de 4 a 6 gotas. En la piel, siempre diluido: máximo 1 % (aproximadamente 3 gotas por cada 15 ml de aceite portador). Haga antes una prueba en una pequeña zona de la piel.

Advertencias: puede provocar una reacción alérgica cutánea. No usar sin diluir. Evite la piel sensible o dañada. Solo para uso externo y aromático, no ingerir. Manténgase fuera del alcance de los niños y no lo use cerca de la cara de bebés o niños pequeños. Puede ser perjudicial para las mascotas, en especial los gatos. En caso de embarazo, lactancia o enfermedad, consulte a un profesional sanitario.

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