EO - Lime

Lime EO

Botanical Name: Citrus aurantifolia

Plant Part: Fruit Peel

Extraction Method: Cold Pressed

Origin: Italy

Description: Lime is a small evergreen tree that produces a small, bitter fruit very similar to Lemon. The fruits themselves are green in color with a green fleshy interior.

Color: Pale yellow to yellowish green liquid.

Common Uses: Lime Essential Oil has a crisp, refreshing citrus scent that has been used by aromatherapists for its uplifting and revitalizing properties. It can also act as an astringent on skin where it is reputed to help clear oily skin.

Consistency: Thin

Note: Top

Strength of Aroma: Medium

Blends well with: Bergamot, Cedarwood, Geranium Bourbon, Grapefruit Pink and White, Lavender, Lemon, Mandarin, Neroli, Nutmeg, Orange Sweet, Palmarosa, Petitgrain, Rose Absolutes, Rosemary, Rosewood, Tangerine, Vetiver and Ylang-ylang.

Aromatic Scent: Lime Essential Oil has a crisp, sweet, fresh smell characteristic of citrus products.

Cautions: Lime Essential Oil is considered phototoxic. Users should avoid direct sunlight after application.