Lime, 100% Pure Essential Oil, Certified Organic

Certified Organic Irish Apothecary's Own Brand 100% Pure Essential Oil Lime Oil is a member of the Rutaceae family and blends well with camphoraceous, citrus, herby, floral, minty, spicy and woodsy oils. This certified organic oil is like cutting a lime in half and smelling the zest. Organic steam distilled lime essential oil’s intricate aroma, with its blend of citrusy, sweet, green, herbaceous, woody, and earthy notes, makes it a versatile and cherished essential oil for a variety of aromatic and therapeutic applications. Its bright and zesty top notes, balanced by sweet and green middle notes and grounded by soft woody and earthy base notes, provide a refreshing and revitalizing experience that is both invigorating and soothing. Top Notes: Fresh and Citrusy: The initial aroma of steam distilled organic lime essential oil is bright and intensely citrusy, reminiscent of freshly cut limes. This top note is sharp and immediately uplifting. Zesty and Tangy: Alongside the fresh citrus scent, there is a zesty and tangy quality that adds an invigorating burst of energy to the overall aroma. Middle (Heart) Notes: Sweet and Fruity: As the scent develops, the middle notes reveal a subtle sweetness and a slightly fruity character. This sweetness balances the sharp citrus top notes, making the aroma more rounded and appealing. Green and Herbaceous: There is also a hint of green and herbaceous undertones in the middle notes, reminiscent of the lime's peel and leaves, which add depth and complexity to the scent. Base Notes: Soft and Woody: The base notes of lime essential oil are soft and slightly woody. These grounding elements provide a gentle backdrop that supports the brighter top and middle notes, ensuring the aroma remains fresh and balanced. Earthy Undertones: There are faint earthy undertones that add a layer of richness and warmth to the overall scent profile, enhancing its longevity. Overall Characteristics: Organic lime essential oil, particularly when steam distilled, offers a complex and vibrant aroma. It starts with a sharp, fresh, and intensely citrusy top note, followed by sweet, fruity, green, and herbaceous middle notes. The base notes are soft, woody, and earthy, creating a well-rounded and harmonious fragrance. The scent is both invigorating and grounding, making it a versatile and appealing essential oil for various applications. Descriptive Analogies: Lime Orchard: The scent can be likened to walking through a lime orchard on a sunny day, where the air is filled with the fresh, zesty aroma of ripe limes and the green scent of leaves and grass. Fresh Lime Zest: Imagine the sharp and tangy smell of zesting a fresh lime, combined with a hint of sweetness and the subtle green scent of the peel. Herb Garden: The herbaceous undertones evoke the feeling of being in a lush herb garden, surrounded by a variety of fragrant plants and herbs. Usage Contexts: Aromatherapy: Organic lime essential oil is widely used in aromatherapy for its mood-enhancing and energizing properties. It helps to reduce stress, improve focus, and uplift the spirits. Perfumery: Its complex and refreshing aroma makes it a valuable ingredient in natural perfumery. Lime oil is often used as a top note in fragrance compositions, adding vibrancy and freshness. Skincare: The oil’s astringent and detoxifying properties make it a popular addition to skincare products, helping to brighten the skin, reduce acne, and improve complexion. Home Fragrance: Lime essential oil is used in diffusers, room sprays, and candles to create a fresh and invigorating atmosphere in living spaces. Cleaning Products: Due to its antibacterial and deodorizing properties, lime essential oil is commonly used in natural cleaning products to disinfect surfaces and leave a fresh scent. Certified Organic Irish Apothecary's Own Brand 100% Pure Lime Essential Oil Botanical Name Citrus aurantifolia peel Oil Origin Sri Lanka Family Rutaceae Plant Part Peel Extraction Essential Oil produced by Steam Distillation of the Lime fruit peel after fruit has been processed. Note Top Colour Yellow Green Consistency Light Scent Lime has a crisp, sweet, fresh smell characteristic of citrus products. Blends With Camphoraceous, citrus, floral, herby, minty, spicy and woodsy oils. Group Citrus Certified Organic Distilled Lime Oil has a zesty and tangy odour which works well in uplifting and awakening blends, or blended with Tea Tree Oil to make a more pleasant smelling natural disinfectant blend for home use. Some Therapists and Perfumers prefer to use the Distilled version of Lime Oil in their 'leave on' products due to the concerns of residual bergaptene contained in the expressed Oil. Steam Distilled Lime Oil Essential Oil Certified Organic has a sharper and zestier odour compered to the Certified Organic Expressed Lime Oil. The purest and finest of essential oils bringing you the best of natural medicine for your physical, emotional and spiritual needs. Amber Glass with aluminium cap, product includes a dropper and pipette enclosed. Approximate Weight 10ml = 40g 30ml = 80g 50ml = 120g This pure essential oil is undiluted, unadulterated and created just for you. It can be used in your diffuser (3-5 drops, depending on diffuser size, for whole water capacity), in your skincare, applied directly on the skin (patch test first), 15 drops per 100ml with good filtered water to make a mist or as you please. It is very effective with the tunnelling method or for an instant energy change. When we diffuse an essential oil, we passively ingest the molecules in the air. As they enter our bloodstream, we are benefitting from the intelligence and healing properties of the oil. Close lid tightly during uses. If you are using your product with the pipette on frequent usage, ensure the pipette is empty when placing back into your product. It is best to store your pipette separately if not in frequent use. This will prevent your pipette from degenerating and your oil evaporating. It is advisable to patch test product before use. Keep out of direct reach from children. Store in a cool dry place. Take necessary precautions when using other medicines.