Lime Cold-pressed FCC Essential Oil
Description: This 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 & Consistency: Yellow-green, light liquid.
Strength of Aroma: Medium.
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. Acne, asthma, chilblains, colds, dull skin, flu, varicose veins.
Note: Top. |
Blends with: Bergamot, Cedarwood, Geranium Bourbon, Grapefruit (pink and white), Lavender (all types), Lemon, Mandarin, Neroli, Nutmeg, Orange Sweet, Palmarosa, Petitgrain, Rose Absolutes, Rosemary, Rosewood, Tangerine, Vetiver, Ylang-Ylang.
Aromatic Scent: Lime has a crisp, sweet, fresh smell characteristic of citrus products.
History: Lime has been used historically to prevent sailors long at sea from developing scurvy.
Cautions: Do not use if the area of application will be exposed to sunlight within 24 hours due to its phototoxicity. |