Citrus limon

Cut into a lemon and its scent fills the air before you have squeezed a drop of juice. That first burst comes largely from the peel, where the essential oil is held. Cold pressing captures that sharp, lively aroma—more like freshly twisted lemon peel than a sweet lemon dessert.

Why Would I Use Lemon Essential Oil?

Lemon is an oil to reach for when you want to feel a little more awake and engaged with what is in front of you. It brings brightness to a room without making a blend feel heavy, and a small amount can lift the character of oils you already know well.

Common Uses

A fresh start: Traditionally, aromatherapists have used lemon’s scent to create an uplifting atmosphere. It is lovely in a diffuser while opening the house in the morning or settling in to work.

A sense of clarity: Lemon has long been chosen for study and concentration blends. Its crisp aroma can help set the scene for a task that needs your attention.

Aromatic home care: Lemon gives homemade cleaning blends that unmistakable freshly cleaned scent. The aroma itself is often what makes the task more enjoyable.

Blending: As a top note, lemon is the first scent you notice. It adds a bright opening to lavender, rosemary, geranium, cedarwood and frankincense.

Safety

For external use only; do not take internally. Dilute before applying to skin. Cold-pressed lemon essential oil is phototoxic: keep it at or below 2% in leave-on skin blends, and keep treated skin out of sun and UV light for at least 12 hours. Avoid eyes and mucous membranes, and keep out of reach of children. Store tightly closed in a cool, dark place. If the oil has oxidised or smells noticeably old, do not use it on skin.

For further information check out our safety and data sheet https://www.casaromawellness.com/post/lemon-essential-oils-safety-information-sheet