Any list of the most popular essential oils is sure to include lemon essential oil. The delightful aroma of lemons is a crowd-pleaser with its fresh scent that lifts the spirits. Since it takes about 50 lemons to produce a small 15 ml bottle of lemon essential oil, users are treated to an invigorating experience as soon as they open the bottle. It’s no wonder that lemon essential oil is widely used in perfumes and potpourris.
Lemon essential oil is a completely natural ingredient. The oil comes from the peel of fresh lemons through a cold-pressing method. During the process, the machinery presses the oil from the rind, the most nutrient-dense part of the lemon. Although lemon plants are grown in many areas of the globe, they originally came from Asia. English sailors used lemons to prevent scurvy, a vitamin C deficiency, and other bacterial infections.
The lemon essential oil is a popular ingredient in many personal care products, such as soaps and face washes, offering anti-fungal, anti-microbial, and disinfecting properties. It also contains powerful antioxidants, which help in reducing inflammation.
The lemon essential oil also has several skincare benefits. Its astringent and oil control properties make it a good facial toner. It reduces excess skin oils and shrinks pores—the very high amount of vitamin C in lemon essential oil aids in reducing fine lines and wrinkles.
Stress-relieving aromatherapy
Lemon essential oil is highly popular for aromatherapy to help relieve stress and anxiety. A 2006 study indicated that lemon essential oil was a calming agent when mice were given stress- generating behavioral tasks. Another study conducted in 2016 found aromatherapy with lemon essential oil relieved anxiety after orthopedic surgery in patients with fractures. The oil is also thought to increase concentration and alertness, which is why it is used in many air freshener products.
When used in aromatherapy, lemon essential oil well with many other essential oils, including lavender, rose, sandalwood, geranium, juniper berry, and eucalyptus.
Popular BIOTONE ingredient
We offer lemon essential oil in several options for aromatherapy, including Lemon Essential Oil ½ oz., Clarity Essential Oil Blend, Energy Essential Oil Blend, Muscle Comfort Essential Oil, and Detoxifying Customizing Complex.