Lemon essential oil is one of my most used. Not the most used but definitely up there. It blends well with almost anything scent-wise (It blends with cinnamon better than you'd think.) and can be used in many different ways, including homemade cleaners. Lemon oil is fairly inexpensive and a little goes a long way.
The therapeutic uses of lemon oil are antidepressant (Komori, 1995), Antitumoral, antifungal, antibacterial, antiviral (perfect for flu season), anti-inflammatory, immune stimulant, diuretic, calming. This does not include cosmetic uses of which there are many possibilities.
*Do not use on the skin if you are intending to be out in the sun for any length of time or the tanning bed. Lemon is phototoxic, meaning that it reacts to UV rays and will burn you.
Perfumery Note: Top Note
Blends well with: lavender, rose, benzoin, sandalwood, eucalyptus, juniper, neroli, geranium, and tea tree. (For medicinal smelling blends that include eucalyptus and tea tree, lemon works especially well and equalizing the aroma.)
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