Great for skin, nails and waking you up!! (Lemon Essential Oil)

Member Name: janharper

Product:	Lemon Essential Oil
Date:	06/10/01 (345 review reads)
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Advantages: fresh and invigourating

Disadvantages: may irritate sensitive skin

Lemon essential oil has a sharp, clean aroma. It makes my mouth water when I smell it!

The oil is steam distilled and expressed from the fruit of the Citrus Limonum tree (lemon tree). The latin family name of this plant is Rutaceae. The biggest commercial producer is California, USA. It is useful to know the family name when purchasing essential oils then you can make sure that you are getting the right thing. It is also useful to know that oils with the same family name share similar properties.

USES
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Cleanses skin,

Refreshes skin and the air if used in a diffuser or on a lampshade ring,

Tones and conditions nails and cuticles,

Will lighten stained and dull hands,

Blend well with other oils, especially camomile (it takes away the sweetness).

Antiseptic and soothing for oily and blemished skins.

How to Use
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Use in a warm bath to refresh the body and uplift the spirit, (2 drops only or skin irritation may occur.)

Use as a room air freshener by putting a couple of drops on a terracotta ring which sits on top of the light bulb in a lamp,

Rub a couple of drops of oil onto a cold bulb if you don't have a ring, it will diffuse into the air as the bulb warms,

Put two drops of the oil into a bowl and add hot water, lay a flannel on top of the water so that it soaks up the oil, use as a compress or hang over a radiator to diffuse into the room.

Blend with other oils for different effects. Goes well with neroli, orange flower and violet.

Warning:
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May irritate very sensitive skins. Always test first if you are unsure. Never add more than a couple of drops to a bath.

Don't take internally and keep away from eyes and mucous membranes.

Keep away from children as this oil smells as though it would be very tasty!!!

Do not use on skin before going into direct sunlight as
you may get a reaction.

Dilute to 1% (with carrier oil) before putting on the skin.


Verdict:
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Excellent for cleansing skin and refreshing if used in the bath. I love the smell of this and find it stimulating. A good choice of oil for use in the sick room during the day. I found that it made the 'patient' feel more lively and cheerful during the day which of course helped with sleep at night time.

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