Essentially Natural Lemon Pure Essential Oil
Essentially Natural Lemon Pure Essential Oil
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Essentially Natural Lemon Pure Essential Oil is a bright, zesty essential oil cold expressed from fresh lemon peel. It is widely used to add a clean, uplifting citrus aroma to personal care and home care products. Lemon essential oil is highly concentrated and should always be used at low levels and properly diluted.
Key properties
- Botanical Name: Citrus limon
- Extraction Method: Cold expression from fresh lemon peel
- Aroma: Fresh, zesty citrus
- Colour: Pale yellow to yellow-green
- Solubility: Oil soluble
- Size Options: 10ml, 20ml, 30ml, 50ml, 100ml, 200ml, 500ml, 1L or 5L
What it’s used for
- Natural perfuming for soaps, shampoos, body products, and deodorising blends
- Diffuser and room spray style blends for a fresh, uplifting atmosphere
- Home cleaning blends where a crisp citrus scent is desired
- Oily-feel hair and scalp routines in rinse-off products like shampoo
- DIY blends that pair well with other citrus, floral, and herbaceous oils
Who it’s for
- DIY makers and formulators wanting a fresh citrus essential oil for body and home products
- Aromatherapy users who enjoy bright, energising scents
- Haircare makers creating rinse-off products for a clean, refreshed feel
- For ingestion or internal use
- For use undiluted directly on skin
- Suitable for sun exposure after topical application due to photosensitivity risk
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How to use
- As a Diffuser Oil: Add a small number of drops to a diffuser in a well-ventilated space.
- As a Room Spray Scent: Add to a suitable solubilised spray base designed for essential oils and mix thoroughly.
- As a Cleaning Blend Scent: Add a few drops to a compatible cleaning base or cloth for a fresh citrus finish.
- As a Shampoo Add-In: Add at a suitable low percentage to rinse-off hair products and mix thoroughly.
- As a Body Oil Blend: Dilute into a carrier oil before applying to skin.
- Processing Tip: Add essential oils during cool down in emulsions and water-based products, and use an appropriate solubiliser when adding to water.
Safety instructions
- For external use only
- Do not ingest or take internally
- Always dilute before skin application
- Photosensitive oil, avoid sun exposure on areas where it has been applied
- Patch test before first use and discontinue if irritation occurs
- Avoid contact with eyes and mucous membranes, if contact occurs rinse thoroughly with water
- Keep out of reach of children and animals
- Store tightly closed away from sunlight and heat
- If pregnant or breastfeeding, consult a healthcare professional before use
Faqs
Q: Why does lemon essential oil require sun caution?
A: Lemon essential oil can be photosensitising, meaning it may increase the chance of skin reacting to sunlight if applied topically.
Q: Can I use lemon essential oil directly on my skin?
A: No, it should always be diluted in a carrier oil or used within a properly formulated product.
Q: What is cold expression?
A: It is a mechanical method used to extract aromatic compounds from citrus peel without steam distillation.
Q: Can I add lemon essential oil to water for a spray?
A: Essential oils do not dissolve in water, so use a suitable solubiliser or a ready-made spray base designed for essential oils.
Q: Can I ingest lemon essential oil?
A: No, this product is supplied for external use only and is not intended for internal use.
About Essential Oils In General
Essential oils are highly concentrated plant essences. The ingestion of essential oils is not recommended without prior advice from your health care practitioner. Dilute in a carrier or base when necessary. Read our quick guide: Essential Oils

Nothing like the fresh lemon scent in my laundry detergent. It’s the best!
Exactly what I expected, using the fingertip method, the oil dissipates quickly and the fragrance lingers for some time. Good stuff..
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