Technical data
- Product Name: Lime
- Latin name: Citrus aurantifolia
- Extraction: Steam distillation
- Origin:
- Parts used:
- Origin of parts:
- CAS: 8008-26-2
Features
- Scent: Bright, zesty, sharp and green with a clean, slightly bitter edge and a sparkling freshness.
- Scent type: Citrus smells
- Note: Top
- Color: Pale yellow to nearly colourless, sometimes with a faint green tint.
- Viscosity: Thin, low viscosity, water-like flow.
Blends with
Green Sunrise
Purpose
- An energising morning diffuser blend to start the day with clarity.
- Recipe
3 drops Lime, 2 drops Grapefruit, 1 drop Rosemary in the diffuser
Clear Desk Roll-On
Purpose
- A focus-supporting personal blend for work hours.
- Recipe
In 10 ml jojoba: 3 drops Lime, 2 drops Peppermint, 1 drop Basil (2% dilution)
Dillution guideline
- Use at 1-3% dilution in a carrier oil such as jojoba, argan or sweet almond for topical use.
- Patch test
Apply a small diluted amount to the inner forearm and wait 24 hours before broader use.
- Children
Avoid in children under 3. From age 3+, use at very low dilution (0.5-1%) and only in well-ventilated diffusion.
- Pregnancy
Consult a qualified healthcare professional before use during pregnancy or breastfeeding.
- Pets
Citrus oils can be irritating to cats and small pets. Diffuse only in ventilated rooms with an exit available.
- Photosensitivity
Steam-distilled lime is generally considered non-phototoxic, unlike cold-pressed lime. Still, avoid intense sun exposure on freshly applied skin as a precaution.
- Ingestion
Do not ingest unless under the guidance of a qualified aromatherapy or medical professional.
- Storage
Store tightly closed in a cool, dark place away from heat and sunlight. Citrus oils oxidise over time — use within 12-18 months of opening.
