
Essential Oils
Lime Rind, Kaffir.
The rare zest oil of the Thai makrut lime: deeper and more complex than most citrus, with a slim strand of sunny true lime running through it. A bright, stimulating oil for demanding days.
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About this product
Some mornings bring a long list of challenges, and you want a scent that says yes, I can. Makrut lime zest is that oil: a little stimulating, bright in mood and, like most citrus, a reliable smile bringer.
It is steam-distilled from the rind of organically grown Citrus hystrix, the makrut lime or combava, in Thailand. This is an unusual citrus oil, far lower in d-limonene than most, so it sits deeper: a note for perfumery rather than the fleeting top note we expect from citrus. Buried in its complexity runs a slim strand of light, sunny true lime. It pairs well with Plai and just a hint of Lemongrass, a combination inspired by traditional Thai herbal practice.
Details
- Botanical name: Citrus hystrix
- Also known as: Makrut lime, combava
- Origin: Thailand
- Method: Steam-distilled rind (zest)
- Growing: Grown organically
- Blends with: Plai, Lemongrass and camphorous oils such as Rosemary Camphor
- Shelf life: about 1 to 2 years after opening
How to use
Diffuse it on a demanding morning, or add it to perfume and skin care blends. Save it for daytime: it is too stimulating for a bedtime blend. Essential Oil Safety, 2nd Edition lists no contraindications or hazards for it. Store it in the dark and refrigerated.
A sunlit, slightly mysterious citrus for the perfumer's shelf.
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