Lemon Essential Oil Profile
Botanical: Citrus limon |
Origin: USA |
Method: Cold-Pressed
Characteristics:
A pale greeny-yellow liquid with a light, fresh, citrus scent. It blends well with lavender, neroli, ylang-ylang, rose, sandalwood, frankincense, chamomile, benzoin, fennel, geranium, eucalyptus, juniper, oakmoss, elemi, labdanum, and citrus oils.
Principal Constituents:
These are naturally occurring in the essential oil.
- limonene
- terpinene
- pinenes
- sabinene
- myrcene
- citral
- linalol
- geraniol
- octanol
- nonanol
- citranellal
- bergamotene
Safety:
Non-toxic; may cause dermal irritation or sensitization reactions in some individuals. Apply in moderation. Phototoxic: do not use on skin exposed to direct sunlight.
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