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Essentially Natural Lemon Tea Tree Essential Oil

Essentially Natural Lemon Tea Tree Essential Oil

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INCI: Leptospermum petersonii oil

Essentially Natural Lemon Tea Tree Essential Oil is a 100% pure essential oil distilled from Leptospermum petersonii. It shares many of the familiar cleansing and freshening qualities associated with tea tree oils, with an extra bright, lemony aroma that feels clean and uplifting. This oil is commonly used in diluted skincare blends for oily skin routines and in home or diffuser blends for a crisp, purified atmosphere.

This product is certified: Vegan and Beauty Without Cruelty.

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  • Botanical Name: Leptospermum petersonii
  • INCI Name: Leptospermum Petersonii Oil
  • Aroma Profile: Fresh, lemony, clean, slightly herbal
  • Function: Aromatic ingredient for cosmetic and home use
  • Country Of Origin: South Africa
  • Size Options: 10ml, 20ml, 50ml or 100ml
  • Oily and blemish-prone skincare blends where a cleansing feel is desired
  • Spot-style blends for occasional breakouts when properly diluted
  • Diffuser blends for a fresh, clean-smelling environment
  • Natural home cleaning and surface-scent blends for a crisp citrus note
  • Outdoor blends where a fresh aroma is preferred for insect-deterring routines

    This product is suitable for:

  • Makers formulating diluted facial oils, gels, masks, and cleansers for oily skin types
  • DIY users wanting a lemon-fresh essential oil for home and body blends
  • Aromatherapy users who prefer bright, citrusy notes with a tea tree-like character
  • This product is not:

  • For ingestion or internal use
  • For undiluted application to skin
  • Ideal for very sensitive skin without careful dilution and patch testing
  • As a Diffuser Oil: Add a small number of drops to a diffuser in a well-ventilated space.
  • As a Skin Blend Ingredient: Dilute into a suitable carrier oil or formulation base before applying to skin.
  • As a Spot-Use Blend: Use only in a properly diluted product and apply to targeted areas as needed.
  • As a Home Spray Or Cleaner Add-In: Combine with a suitable base designed for essential oils and use as a freshening spray.
  • Processing Tip: Add essential oils during cool-down in emulsions and water-based products, and use an appropriate solubiliser when needed.
  • For external use only
  • Do not ingest or take internally
  • Always dilute before skin application
  • Patch test before first use, discontinue if irritation occurs
  • Avoid contact with eyes and mucous membranes, if contact occurs rinse thoroughly with water
  • Keep out of reach of children
  • Store tightly closed away from heat, sunlight, and open flames

Q: Does this smell like tea tree oil?
A: It has some of the clean, sharp character people associate with tea tree, but with a noticeably brighter lemony citrus aroma.

Q: Can I use it for acne-prone skin?
A: It is commonly used in oily and blemish-prone skincare blends, but it must be properly diluted and patch tested, and it is not a medical treatment.

Q: Can I use it as an insect repellent?
A: It is often used in outdoor blends for its fresh aroma, but results vary and it should always be used in a suitable carrier or base.

Q: Is it safe to apply neat to the skin?
A: No, essential oils should not be applied undiluted, always dilute appropriately.

Q: Can I diffuse it in a room when someone is sick?
A: Many people enjoy diffusing fresh, cleansing aromas, but diffuse in a well-ventilated space and discontinue if anyone experiences sensitivity.

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

For Your Safety

This natural product is for external use only. Please exercise caution and do not ingest or take internally. Store away from children, animals, sunlight and heat. If pregnant or breastfeeding, please consult with your medical care-giver before use.

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