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Essentially Natural Lime Pure Essential Oil

Essentially Natural Lime Pure Essential Oil

Regular price R 79.00
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INCI: Citrus aurantiifolia peel oil

Essentially Natural Lime Pure Essential Oil is a folded citrus peel essential oil with a bright, crisp lime aroma. It is popular in aromatherapy for fresh, uplifting diffuser blends and is also used in home care and personal care formulas where a clean citrus note is wanted. This is a concentrated essential oil and should be used in very small amounts and always diluted for skin application. It is oil soluble and not water soluble.

This product is certified: Vegan and Beauty Without Cruelty.

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  • Botanical Name: Citrus aurantifolia
  • Type: Folded (fractionated) citrus peel essential oil
  • Form: Liquid essential oil
  • Aroma: Bright, fresh citrus
  • Solubility: Oil soluble (not water soluble)
  • Storage: Store tightly sealed in a cool, dry place away from light and heat
  • Size Options: 10ml, 20ml, 30ml (Pipette Top), 50ml, 100ml, 500ml or 1L

    This product is commonly used to:

  • Add a lively citrus note to diffusers and aromatic blends
  • Freshen room sprays and linen mists (with a solubiliser)
  • Scent soaps, scrubs, and body oils (properly diluted)
  • Add a clean citrus note to household cleaning blends
  • Build bright citrus combinations with lemon, orange, and bergamot-style oils

    This product is suitable for:

  • Aromatherapy users who love bright citrus aromas
  • Makers formulating fresh, clean-scented home and body products
  • DIY blenders creating citrus-forward scent profiles
  • This product is not for:

  • Anyone looking for a pre-diluted, ready-to-apply oil
  • Water-based products without a suitable solubiliser
  • Customers who prefer low-aroma or fragrance-free products
  • As a Diffuser Oil: Add a few drops to a diffuser and adjust to preference.
  • As a Cosmetic Ingredient: Dilute into a carrier oil and formulate to your product type.
  • As a Home Care Scent: Add to cleaning concentrates or laundry scent boosters.
  • Processing Tip: For water-based sprays, use a suitable solubiliser before adding to water.

Lime Sugar Scrub

½ -¾ 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.

  • For external use only, do not ingest
  • Always dilute before applying to skin
  • Patch test before first use and discontinue if irritation occurs
  • Avoid contact with eyes and mucous membranes
  • Citrus oils may increase sun sensitivity, avoid direct sun exposure after skin application
  • Keep out of reach of children and pets

Q: What does “folded” mean for citrus oils?
A: It generally refers to a process that concentrates certain aromatic components for a stronger scent profile.

Q: Can I use it in a deodorant blend?
A: Many people include citrus oils in deodorant-style blends, but always dilute appropriately and patch test.

Q: Does it blend well with floral oils?
A: Yes, lime can brighten lavender-style and many floral blends when used in small amounts.

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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