Lime Essential Oil
Lime Essential Oil
Botanical Name: Citrus aurantifolia
Plant Part: Fruit Peel
Origin: Mexico
Processing Method: Steam Distilled
Description / Color / Consistency: Colourless to Pale Yellow Liquid.
Aromatic Summary / Note / Strength of Aroma: A top note with a medium aroma, it has zesty, sweet, fresh scent characteristic of the fruit.
Blends With: cedarwood, grapefruit, lemon, nutmeg, rosemary
Product Abstract: Also known as Key Lime, Citrus aurantifolia is a small evergreen tree that produces a small, sour fruit very similar to Lemon, and like lemon, has a high content of citric acid, but typically less ascorbic acid. This Lime has a strong, sweet fragrance. Historically, limes were brought back to Europe by Columbus. They were used to prevent sailors from developing scurvy, which is how the British, a sea-faring nation, earned the nickname 'Limey'.
Cautions: This essential oil may contain phototoxic properties and it is suggested to avoid exposure to the sun after application to the skin. Dilute well before use; for external use only. May cause skin irritation in some individuals; a skin test is recommended prior to use. Contact with eyes should be avoided.