Citrus aurantifolia
The delicious and recognisable smell of lime is mouth-watering and widely used in today’s market – in perfume, food, drinks and industry. Firms and tones oily skin; brings fitness and vigour to the body. Protective, cooling and lowers the temperature – use in lymph drainage massage. Let the light and laughter of lime bubble up and let happiness prevail, and open up the breath. Diffuse to help keep lurgies at bay.
Aroma: Top Note
Perfume: Sweet and tangy with traces of citrus peel. Fresh green top note with slightly bitter undertones.
Blends well with: bergamot, geranium, petitgrain, nutmeg, clary-sage, lavender, neroli, ylang ylang and citrus oils.
Indications: anti septic, anti viral, astringent, aperitif, bactericidal, disinfectant, anti inflammatory, febrifuge, haemostatic, restorative, tonic, anti-allergenic, anti-tussive, cicatrisant, fungicidal.
Part of plant used: fruit peel
Type of extraction: distilled
Grown and processed in: Brazil
Precautions: Lime like other oils from the citrus family can cause photosensitivity in sunlight. Considered safe to use during pregnancy.
