Description
Lime essential oil is a natural product made from the rind of the lime tree. It has a "purer" scent - more closely resembling the fruit. It is commonly used to treat acne, athletes foot, burns, candida, colds, dandruff, insect bites, nail fungus, sinusitis, and viral infections. The benefits of lime essential oil include its antibacterial and antiseptic properties, as well as its antioxidant and anti-insect properties. It can be used in a variety of ways, including aromatherapy, DIY household cleaners, blends with other essential oils, and as a deodorant.
Essentially Natural Lime Essential Oil is extracted from the peel of the Lime fruit and is a beautiful, folded (fractionated) oil. Lime Essential Oil is well known in aromatherapy for its bright, refreshing aroma, uplifting ones mood and reducing stress, creating a soothing environment. It carries natural antibacterial and antifungal properties, making it perfect for adding in cleaning products and skincare formulations.
Why we love it: Lime Essential Oil helps aid in brightening the complexion, improving your skin tone. Generally used in aromatherapy for its potential to boost digestion and reduce nausea.
EN Staff Tip:Before topical application, always dilute with carrier oil first.
Sizes: 10ml, 20ml, 30ml (with pipette top), 50ml,100ml or 500ml.
LIME ESSENTIAL OIL USES
Commonly used to assist in the treatment of;
Acne
Athletes foot
Burns
Candida
Colds
Dandruff
Disinfectant
Head lice
Insect bites
Mould killer
Nail fungus
Sinusitis
Viral infections
Warts
BENEFITS OF LIME ESSENTIAL OIL
100% Natural
Antiseptic
Antioxidant
Anti-Insect
Anti-Fungal
HOW TO USE LIME ESSENTIAL OIL
Use as aromatherapy in a vapouriser, diffuser or burner
Use in DIY household cleaners
Blend it with lemon and sweet orange for a fun, citrusy, spirit lifting scent
Blend with tangerine and bergamot - you will love making your own room scents
Use it with coconut oil as a deodorant
Mix with lavender and a few drops of lemon oil to make a beautiful air-freshener
Add to massage and body oils
Use in homemade bath salts, soaps and candles
Use in a fragrance warmer and the lovely, lively and refreshing fragrance will fill an entire apartment
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LIME ESSENTIAL OIL RECIPE INSPIRATION
Lime Sugar Scrub
- c brown sugar or coconut sugar
2 - 3 avocado butter
2 T soft oil of choice, I like olive oil grapeseed oil but you can use any
5-10 drops lime essential oil
Gently melt the avocado butter and oil together in a water bath. Remove from the heat and stir in the sugar, lastly add in the lime essential oil. Spoon into a glass jar or tin, leave to set then enjoy! View ore recipes about our oil of the week in our blog.
LIME ESSENTIAL OIL BLENDS WELL WITH
Bergamot
Lavender
Lemon
Rose
Sweet orange
Tangerine
LIME ESSENTIAL OIL INGREDIENTS
100% pure Lime essential oil (Citrus aurantifolia)