Sicilian Lemon Essential Oil

Sicilian Lemon Essential Oil

INCI: Citrus limonum

Origin: Brazil

Extraction: Cold pressing of the bark

Properties: antiseptic, antioxidant, antibacterial, airborne antimicrobial, astringent, carminative, detoxifying, degreasing, diuretic, disinfectant, expectorant, blood thinner, mucolytic, skin tonic.

Benefits: assists in lymphatic cleansing, kidney and gallbladder stones, edema, hydrolipidic retention, skin spots, oily skin, acne, sagging skin, weak and brittle nails and hair, expression lines, wrinkles, cellulite, open pores, varicose veins , runny nose, allergies, sinusitis, rhinitis, heartburn, reflux, thrush, gingivitis, bleeding, depression, anxiety, discouragement, fear, lack of concentration, prevention of respiratory infections, contagious diseases and epidemics, and alleviates the symptoms of liver poisoning, such as migraine and labyrinthitis.

Aroma: citrus, pungent, lemon, sparkling, sour.

Safety: The quality of essential oils is very important, as they are liposoluble, that is, they are absorbed by the skin and easily enter the bloodstream. Note: May cause dermatitis; check the instructions for applying the pure oil to the skin; avoid large doses and do not use for more than 28 consecutive days without breaks.

Where and how to use?

Topical use:

• Babies: 1 drop to 1 tablespoon (15ml) of vegetable oil;

• Children: 1 drop to 1 teaspoon (5ml) of vegetable oil;

• Adults: 3 to 6 drops in 1 teaspoon (5ml) of vegetable oil.

Electric Aromatizer 100ml: Add 5 drops to obtain a pleasant and long-lasting fragrance. It is advisable to test with more or less drops to reach the desired intensity.

Baths:

• Soaking: Dilute 0.5ml of the oil in a tablespoon (15ml) of vegetable oil (honey or apple cider vinegar). Add a spoonful of the mixture to a full bathtub.

Cosmetics: Dilute 1 to 3 drops of essential oil in a teaspoon (5ml) of vegetable oil and massage into the skin for a few minutes or add to the desired product.

• Hair: Shampoo, conditioner, capillary mask, combing cream, ends repairer, capillary tonic, etc.;

• Skin: Liquid soap, after-shower oil, moisturizing cream, facial soap, facial moisturizer, foot creams, etc. Note: Do not put oils in sunscreen. Do not apply in the eye area.

Compress: Add 0.3 ml (approximately 8 drops) in 500 ml of water.

Inhalation: Drip 1 drop on your hands, rub them together and inhale in a shell shape.

Massage: Dilute 0.5 ml (approximately 20 drops) of the essential oil in a tablespoon (15 ml) of vegetable oil or in a neutral massage cream.

Reminder: Always test a small area of ​​the body to see if your skin tolerates the product.

CAUTION: When using citrus essential oils, avoid exposure to the sun as they can cause skin blemishes.

How to conserve?

• Always keep in dark glass containers, preferably not transferring the oil to another container. Keep it in cool and dry environments.