Lemon Essential Oil

Fresh, sparkling and bright – Lemon essential oil brings energy and lightness to your creations and home.

INCI

Citrus Limonum (Lemon) Oil, Citrus Limon Peel Oil

Botanical name

Citrus limonum

Scent description

A clear, fruity and uplifting aroma that instantly recalls a freshly cut lemon. It conveys purity, freshness and vitality.

Properties and uses

Lemon essential oil is one of the most versatile and popular oils. Its sparkling, lively character adds brightness and energy to everyday life. Perfect for enriching your products with a natural, refreshing scent.

• Home fragrance: a few drops in a diffuser quickly fill the room with fresh citrus brightness.
• DIY cosmetics: widely used in soaps, shower gels, shampoos and body oils.
• Candles & waxes: combined with soy wax, it creates a vivid and optimistic fragrance.
• Household: often used in fabric and air sprays for a clean, refreshing feel.
• Aromatherapy: known for its stimulating and uplifting character, bringing clarity and energy.
• Perfumery: a classic top note in fresh, citrusy compositions – adds brightness and sparkle.

What do essential oils dissolve in?

Essential oils are hydrophobic and do not dissolve in water on their own. They must always be blended with a carrier:

• Alcohol – ideal for perfumes, sprays and air fresheners.
• Vegetable oils – suitable for massage blends and cosmetics.
• Polysorbate 80 – enables mixing with water.
• Augeo – suitable for perfumes and diffusers.

Safety information

Signal word: Danger

Hazard statements (H):
H226 – Flammable liquid and vapour.
H304 – May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways.
H315 – Causes skin irritation.
H317 – May cause an allergic skin reaction.
H410 – Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

Precautionary statements (P):
P210 – Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking.
P241 – Use explosion-proof electrical/ventilating/lighting equipment.
P273 – Avoid release to the environment.
P280 – Wear protective gloves.
P301+P310 – IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor.
P331 – Do NOT induce vomiting.
P303+P361+P353 – IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove contaminated clothing immediately. Rinse skin with water/shower.
P501 – Dispose of contents/container in accordance with regulations.