Lemon contains a high percentage of limonene, which is known for its antiseptic, antiviral, and sedative properties. Some scientific studies have confirmed that limonene is a very effective natural antidepressant. It is a valuable ally for optimizing essential oil formulations. It is also a powerful air decontaminant when diffused. The combination of its active ingredients gives it a significant effect in cellulite care. Its action is enhanced by rosemary and grapefruit.
Identification
Label name: Lemon Essential Oil
Botanical species: Citrus limonum
Family: Rutaceae
Part used: Zest
Extraction method: Cold distillation
Origin: Mexico
Main constituents: Limonene, Citral
Uses: Massages, inhalations, diffusions.
Properties for external use
- Antiseptic
- Atmospheric antibacterial (when diffused)
- Relaxant for the central nervous system
- Antidepressant (rich in limonene and citral)
- Antitoxic
- Healing for the skin
Main uses for external use
- Air decontamination (when diffused)
- Anxiety and sleep (citral), when diffused and in massage oil
- Reduction of stress, anxiety, and depressive states
Other interesting uses
- Prevention of wrinkles (to be used in Moisturizing Restorative Cream)
- Facial seborrhea, freckles, acne (to be used in the restorative cream)
- Eruptions, boils, eczema (to be used in Moisturizing Restorative Cream)
- Warts, herpes
- Skin maintenance and beauty care (to be used in Moisturizing Restorative Cream)
- Relieves insect bites (a few drops in a base cream)
- Hand and nail care (a few drops in a hand cream)
Note: First-line binding agent in formulations targeting the nervous, muscular, respiratory, and immune systems (citral and limonene)
Directions for use
Massage: To achieve a 5% dilution, ideal for massages, mix 5 ml of essential oil with 100 ml of vegetable oil, alcohol-free gel, cream, or virgin massage emulsion.
Essential oil diffuser: Add 15 drops of essential oil to a diffuser for 10 to 15 minutes once a day to purify the air from viruses and bacteria for a room of 10' X 12' (3 m X 4 m) or according to the size of the room. Use preventively from October to April inclusive.
Optimal positioning: Treatment room, living room, family room, and bedroom.
Dry inhalation: Apply 2 or 3 drops of essential oil on a tissue and inhale for two minutes, morning and evening to help reduce stress.
Skin care: Put 5 drops of essential oil in 50 gr of Moisturizing Restorative Cream. Apply morning and evening.
Recommendations and precautions for use
IMPORTANT: KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN AND PETS. KEEP AWAY FROM HEAT, FLAMES, AND LIGHT. FLAMMABLE
