Lime Oil

Lime Oil, extracted from the peel of the Citrus aurantifolia fruit through cold pressing or steam distillation, is a vibrant and refreshing essential oil celebrated for its sharp, citrusy aroma. This oil captures the zestful spirit of lime, offering a bright, uplifting fragrance. Known for its invigorating, purifying scent, Lime Oil is a popular choice in aromatherapy, natural cleaning products, and cosmetic formulations.

In aromatherapy, Lime Oil is renowned for its bright, energizing character. Its crisp, clean scent makes it an excellent choice for diffusing in spaces where a refreshing and stimulating atmosphere is desired.

Lime Oil is also known as lime essential oil or lime peel oil. The aroma is sharp, zesty and slightly green, like the first cut into a fresh lime. It is a popular top note in perfumery and home fragrance, and it pairs naturally with citronella, lavender and ylang-ylang in diffuser blends, soaps and candles.

The composition of Lime Oil, rich in limonene, gamma-terpinene, and alpha-pinene, gives it its distinctive citrus character.

Common Uses: Lime Oil is incorporated into natural cleaning formulations for its fresh scent. It's also used in skincare products for its bright aroma.

Blends well with: Bergamot, Citronella, Lavender, Rosemary, and Ylang-ylang, as well as other citrus and floral oils. These combinations leverage Lime Oil's lively citrus notes, creating aromatic blends.

Aromatic Scent: Lime Oil offers a bright, sharp citrus aroma that is both refreshing and energizing, reminiscent of freshly cut limes.

Like all concentrated essential oils, Lime Oil is for external aromatic use only; do not ingest. Keep it away from eyes, children and pets, and dilute it well in a carrier oil before it touches skin. This oil is photosensitising, so keep treated skin out of direct sunlight for twelve hours, or diffuse instead.

Botanical Name: Citrus aurantifolia

Plant Part: Peel