7 Benefits of Lemon oil
Vital oils are extracted directly from the bark, flower, fruit, leaf, seed or the root of a plant or tree. They are normally made through the process of refining, separating the oil and water based compounds of a plant by steaming, and are exceptionally concentrated oils that have a strong smell. By concentrating the oils of these plants you are truly separating the most effective healing compound of a plant into a single oil.
But it’s not just the lemon fruit that’s beneficial. When used as an essential oil, lemon oil can be applied topically, used for cleaning, and used for many other applications.
Lemon essential oil, also known as Citrus limon oil, is extracted from lemon peels, which have many volatile oil glands in their pits. Approximately 1,000 lemons are needed to produce one pound of lemon oil. The citrus scent of lemons comes from a chemical compound called limonene, which comprises the majority of lemon oil.
7 keys uses of Lemon Oil..
Immune Support
Lemon oil can support lymphatic drainage and help your overcome a cold fast, mix it with coconut oil and rub it on your neck.
Face-wash
Lemon essential oil uses for skin can can improve your complexion and leave your skin soft and supple. Lemon oil benefits skin by deeply nourishing. You can make lemon oil with baking soda and honey for a natural acne free face wash.
Natural Disinfectant
Want to steer away from alcohol and bleach to disinfect your counter tops and clean your moldy shower? Add 40 drops lemon oil and 20 drops tea tree oil to a 16-oz spray bottle fill with pure water (and a little bit of white vinegar) for a traditional cleaning favorite.
Teeth Whitener
Mix lemon essential oil, baking soda and coconut oil and rub on your teeth for 2 minutes and then dense as a natural teeth whitener.
Improves Mood
Diffusing lemon essential oil in the air can lift mood and fight depression.
Clean Hands
Got greasy hands from working on your car or bike and regular soap isn’t doing the trick? No worries, just add a couple drops of lemon oil with your soap and get your clean hands back!
Laundry
In case you leave your laundry sitting in the washer too long, just add a few drop of lemon oil and your clothes won’t get that nasty smell.