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Lime BIO essential oil
Citrus aurantifolia
This essential oil is produced by steam distillation of the whole lime fruit. It has a distinctive fresh, citrus aroma with subtle bitter undertone. It is used in cosmetics for oily skin, and perfumery, while being an excellent in anti-stress massage blends.
It blends well with essential oils of , , palmarosa and may chang.
Lime essential oil is phototoxic (it causes the skin to be more sensitive to UV – light), which means that after you use it on your skin you shouldn’t expose yourself to sunlight!
LIME
Botanical name | Citrus aurantifolia |
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Origin | see certificate below |
Extraction method | steam distillation of fruit |
Odour | citrus, fresh |
Odour intensity | distinct |
Note | high |
Maximum concentration RIFM | 4 % (1 to max. 8 drops in 10 ml) |