Purpose of use: Air freshening with an evaporator.
Description and usage: Cold pressed from the lime fruit peel. It is yellow green in color and has a crisp, sweet, fresh, refreshing citrus scent. It has been used by aroma therapists for its uplifting and revitalizing properties. It can also act as an astringent on skin where it is reputed to help clear oily skin. It is also used in cosmetic products to fight cellulite and to tone the skin in general.
Blends well with: Bergamot, Cedarwood, Geranium, Grapefruit Pink and White, Lavender, Lemon, Mandarin, Neroli, Nutmeg, Orange Sweet, Palmarosa, Petitgrain, Rose Absolutes, Rosemary, Rosewood, Tangerine, Vetiver, Ylang-Ylang
Interesting facts: This is a small evergreen tree that produces a small, bitter fruit very similar to Lemon. The fruits themselves are green in color with a green fleshy interior. Originally from Asia, it is now cultivated in most warm countries, especially Italy, the West Indies and the Americas. Lime has been used historically to prevent sailors long at sea from developing scurvy because of the high vitamin C content. Now it is used to flavor ginger ale and cola drinks, and also used in the perfume industry.
Warnings: Read the label carefully and follow the instructions for use. For external use only, not for ingestion. Do not use undiluted. Non-toxic, non-irritant. Avoid during pregnancy. Cold Pressed Lime essential oil is phototoxic. Users should avoid direct sunlight after application.