Eucalyptus lemon essential oil, certified organic
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Certified Organic Essential Oils, Essential Oils: D - H
Description
Eucalyptus lemon essential oil, certified organic
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INCI |
Eucalyptus citriodora |
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Certification |
Certified organic, BioGro |
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Appearance |
Clear to yellow |
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Odour |
Camphor with citrus undertones |
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Plant part used |
Leaves and twigs |
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Extraction method |
Steam distillation |
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Purity |
100% |
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Origin |
India |
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Solubility |
Oil and alcohol |
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Usage rate |
Skincare : 0.1 - 1% |
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Note |
Middle |
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Blends well with |
Basil, cajeput, cedarwood, citronella, frankincense, ginger, lavender, lemon, myrtle, spearmint, teatree |
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Vegan |
Yes |
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Palm oil |
No |
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Animal tested |
No |
Description: The lemon eucalyptus tree can grow over 80m tall. Younger trees have bluish-green leaves but as the trees mature they develop long, narrow, more yellow leaves and creamy-white flowers.
Consistency: thin
Strength of aroma: medium
Common uses
Aromatherapy: The fresh and uplifting scent of eucalyptus citriodora essential oil can be used in aromatherapy to create a calming and soothing atmosphere. Its pleasant aroma may help reduce stress, anxiety, and mental fatigue.
Air freshening: Due to its refreshing and citrusy scent, eucalyptus citriodora essential oil can be used as a natural air freshener. You can add a few drops to a diffuser or create a room spray by diluting it with water. It helps mask unpleasant odours and leaves your space smelling clean and invigorating.
Repelling insects: While primarily known for its insect repellent properties, the aroma of eucalyptus citriodora oil can help keep insects like mosquitoes, flies, and ants at bay. You can apply diluted oil to your skin or use it in a diffuser to deter insects from entering your living spaces.
Household cleaning: It can help disinfect surfaces and contribute to a healthier environment at home.
Mind and focus: Some people find the scent of eucalyptus citriodora oil to be invigorating and mentally stimulating. Inhaling the aroma might aid in enhancing focus, concentration, and alertness, making it useful for work or study environments.
Natural deodoriser: Due to its pleasant scent, eucalyptus citriodora essential oil can be used to create natural deodorising solutions. You can add a few drops to baking soda to create a carpet deodoriser or mix it with water to make a fabric or room spray.
Energising atmosphere: The uplifting aroma of eucalyptus citriodora oil can help create an energising environment. It's particularly useful in situations where you need a mental pick-me-up or want to combat feelings of lethargy.
Safety data: Eucalyptus lemon oil should be diluted and should not be taken internally or used during pregnancy. It should also be avoided by sufferers of high blood pressure or epilepsy.Packaging - See our blog on our commitment to sustainable packaging.
Our essential oils come in amber glass bottles with dripulator caps:
5ml and 20ml with an 18 neck dripulator cap, either white or black, depending on stock availability.
30ml, 50ml, 100ml, 250ml, with a 28 neck white dripulator cap (except for oils that are too thick for a dripulator, which have a black open pour cap).
500g and 1kg options come in an aluminium bottle; 5L comes in a plastic jerrycan.
If you need precise drops for your products we suggest you buy our 5ml or 20ml dropper bottles and transfer the oils or buy our disposable or glass pipettes.
Important note: The information provided is for educational purposes only. It is not considered complete and is not guaranteed to be accurate.
General safety information: Do not take any oils internally. Do not apply undiluted essential oils, absolutes, CO2s or other concentrated essences onto the skin. If you are pregnant, epileptic, have liver damage, have cancer, or have any other medical problem, use oils only under the proper guidance of a qualified aromatherapy practitioner. Use extreme caution when using oils with children and give children only the gentlest oils at extremely low doses. It is safest to consult a qualified aromatherapy practitioner before using oils with children. A skin patch test should be conducted prior to using an oil that you've never used before.