LIME ESSENTIAL OIL
A bright aromatic oil with fresh, sharp and lively citrus notes.
Botanical Information
Botanical Name: Citrus aurantifolia
Family: Rutaceae
Origin of Plant: Tropical Asia; widely cultivated
Method of Extraction: Cold pressed from the fruit peel
Note: Top
Colour: Clear to pale yellow-green
Aroma: Fresh, sharp, fruity and citrusy
About This Essential Oil
Lime Essential Oil is cold pressed from the peel of Citrus aurantifolia. Its crisp, lively citrus aroma brings brightness to diffuser blends, natural perfumery, soaps and household fragrance products. Cold-pressed Lime Oil can be phototoxic, so topical products require careful formulation and appropriate sun-exposure precautions.
Key Benefits
• Provides a bright, fresh and lively citrus aroma
• Creates an uplifting and energising aromatic atmosphere
• Adds sparkle to diffuser and room-fragrance blends
• Popular in soaps, washes and household products
• Useful as a crisp top note in natural perfumery
• Complements citrus, floral, herbal and woody oils
History
Lime is believed to have originated in tropical Asia and later spread through the Mediterranean and the Americas. Citrus fruit was carried on long sea voyages to help prevent scurvy because the fruit and juice contain vitamin C. This nutritional history does not mean the peel essential oil is a source of vitamin C. Today, Lime Essential Oil is valued primarily for its bright fragrance in perfumery, body care and household products.
Main Chemical Components
72% Monoterpenes, 13% Aliphatic aldehydes
Aromatic Characteristics
• Fresh and citrusy
• Sharp and fruity
• Bright and lively
• Crisp top aromatic note
Aromatic Uses
• Adds brightness to diffuser and room-fragrance blends
• Provides a crisp top note in natural perfumes
• Complements soaps, washes and household products
• Suitable for carefully formulated body-care products
• Lifts woody, floral and herbaceous compositions
Aromatic Profile
• Often described as bright and invigorating
• Opens with sharp, fresh citrus notes
• Develops light green and subtly sweet nuances
• Creates a clean and lively atmosphere
Blends Well With
Bergamot, Geranium, Grapefruit, Lavender, Lemon, Palmarosa, Rosemary, Vetiver and Ylang Ylang.
Health & Safety
• External use only; do not ingest or apply undiluted. Dilute appropriately.
• Cold-pressed Lime Oil is phototoxic.
• Patch test before use; stop if irritation occurs. Avoid eyes and broken skin.
• Do not add undiluted oil directly to bath water.
• Seek qualified advice for pregnancy, breastfeeding, children or medical conditions.
• Diffuse intermittently in a well-ventilated space.
• Oxidised citrus oil may sensitise; keep tightly closed and use fresh oil.
• Keep from children and animals; store below 25°C away from sunlight and heat.
