Lime Essential Oil 50 ml Professional Essential Oil for Massage, Soap & Aromatherapy

Sharp Citrus Aroma for a Refreshing, Uplifting & Revitalising Experience

Lime Essential Oil is a bright, invigorating citrus oil obtained from the fruit peel of Citrus aurantifolia. Cold expressed from the peel of the unripe fruit, it has a distinctive sharp, fresh lime aroma that instantly brings a vibrant character to personal care, aromatherapy and natural fragrance formulations.

Its crisp citrus profile makes Lime Essential Oil a popular choice for refreshing aromatic blends, massage oils, handmade soaps, skincare products, perfumes and home fragrance. It also blends beautifully with floral, herbal and other citrus essential oils.

Key Benefits

• Sharp, fresh and naturally citrusy aroma

• Creates a refreshing and uplifting atmosphere

• Ideal for revitalising aromatic blends

• Adds a bright citrus character to natural perfumes

• Excellent for handmade soap and body care

• Suitable for massage and aromatherapy blends

• Useful in refreshing home fragrance applications

• Complements floral, herbal and citrus essential oils

Botanical Information

• Botanical Name: Citrus aurantifolia

• Common Names: Lime, Mexican Lime, West Indian Lime, Sour Lime

• Plant Part Used: Fruit Peel

• Source: Mexico

• Extraction Method: Cold Expression

• Aroma: Sharp, fresh, crisp and citrusy

• Colour: Pale yellow to light olive

Origin & Extraction

Lime Essential Oil is sourced from Mexico and obtained through cold expression of the fruit peel. This traditional method preserves the characteristic fresh and vibrant citrus aroma of the Lime peel.

Cold-expressed Lime Oil differs from Lime Oil obtained through steam distillation and requires particular care when used on the skin due to its potential photosensitivity.

Traditional Uses

Limes have a long history of culinary and cultural use. The fruit was introduced into Europe through historical trade routes before becoming widely established in the Americas.

Limes were also traditionally valued during long sea voyages as a source of vitamin C, contributing to their important place in maritime history.

Aromatherapy

Lime Essential Oil is valued for its bright, stimulating citrus aroma. Its crisp fragrance can help create a fresh and energetic atmosphere, making it suitable for morning routines, workspaces and uplifting diffuser blends.

Use a few drops in a diffuser according to the manufacturer's instructions.

Massage & Body Care

When properly diluted with a suitable carrier oil, Lime Essential Oil can be incorporated into massage and body care formulations. Its refreshing citrus character works particularly well in invigorating massage blends and seasonal body care products.

Because this oil is cold expressed, extra care is required with topical application and sun exposure.

Skincare

Lime Essential Oil can be incorporated into properly formulated cosmetic products designed for cleansing and refreshing skin. Its crisp citrus aroma also makes it useful in soaps, body washes and other personal care products.

For leave-on skincare products, use appropriate dilution and follow the specific safety requirements for cold-expressed Lime Oil.

Soap Making

Lime Essential Oil adds a bright, fresh citrus character to handmade soaps. It works especially well with other citrus, floral, herbal and woody essential oils.

Its lively fragrance makes it an excellent choice for refreshing soap blends and natural cleansing products.

Perfume & Natural Fragrance

The sharp citrus character of Lime Essential Oil makes it a useful top note in natural perfume compositions. It pairs well with Lemon, Orange, Bergamot, Lavender, Geranium and woody essential oils.

Home Fragrance

Lime Essential Oil can bring a clean, vibrant citrus atmosphere to suitable diffusers, room fragrance products and aromatic blends. Its fresh scent is particularly suited to kitchens, workspaces and areas where a lively citrus character is desired.

Suitable For

• Aromatherapy and diffusion

• Massage oil blends

• Handmade soap

• Skincare formulations

• Body care products

• Natural perfume

• Home fragrance

• Refreshing room blends

• Citrus fragrance compositions

Product Details

• Product: Lime Essential Oil

• Size: 50 ml

• Botanical Name: Citrus aurantifolia

• Plant Part: Fruit Peel

• Origin: Mexico

• Extraction: Cold Expression

• Aroma Profile: Sharp, fresh, crisp and citrusy

How to Use

Diffusion: Add a few drops to your preferred diffuser and follow the manufacturer's instructions.

Topical Use: Dilute appropriately with a suitable carrier oil before applying to the skin.

Massage: Add to a carrier oil at an appropriate dilution rate.

Soap Making: Incorporate into your formulation within the recommended usage rate for cold-expressed Lime Essential Oil.

Natural Fragrance: Add to perfume or fragrance blends as a bright citrus top note.

Cautions

Cold-expressed Lime Essential Oil may cause photosensitivity. Avoid direct sunlight and UV exposure on areas where the oil has been applied, following appropriate phototoxicity safety guidance. Always dilute before topical use and perform a patch test.

Keep out of reach of children. Avoid contact with eyes, inner ears and sensitive areas. If pregnant, nursing or under medical care, consult a qualified healthcare professional before use. Do not use internally unless specifically directed by a qualified professional.

Why Choose Lime Essential Oil?

• Pure natural Citrus aurantifolia essential oil

• Cold expressed from Lime fruit peel

• Sourced from Mexico

• Distinctive sharp and refreshing citrus aroma

• Ideal for uplifting aromatic blends

• Excellent for soap, skincare and body care

• Versatile for massage and natural perfumery

• A vibrant addition to home fragrance collections

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