
Essential Oils
Lime.
Steam-distilled from the rind of Mexican limes grown chemical free: a lighter, sweeter, more buoyant citrus than lemon, without the photosensitivity risk of cold-pressed lime. Lovely for skin care.
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About this product
A window thrown open on a hot afternoon, and a light, sweet, buoyant citrus drifting through. Lime shares many of lemon's uses but wears them more lightly, and the two blended together are delightful.
This lime oil is steam-distilled from the rind of limes grown chemical free in Mexico. That choice matters: cold-pressed lime is one of the most powerful photosensitizers and should never be used on skin, so we offer only the distilled oil. Distillation avoids the risk of photosensitivity altogether, which makes this a lovely oil for skin care. Try it in an aftershave, or in a lotion for oily skin.
Details
- Botanical name: Citrus aurantifolia
- Origin: Mexico
- Method: Steam-distilled rind
- Growing: Grown chemical free
- Blends with: Neroli, Lavender, Lavandin, Rosemary, Clary Sage and all other citrus oils
- Shelf life: about 1 to 2 years after opening
How to use
Blend it with lemon for a brighter citrus accord, or add it to an aftershave or a lotion for oily skin. Store it in the dark and refrigerated, and decant a half-empty bottle into a smaller full one to keep it fresh longer.
A sweet green citrus for skin, room and long warm afternoons.
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