Lemon Oil
Botanical Name: Citrus limonum
Country of Origin: Italy
Application: Aromatically, Topically | Neat
Plant Part: Lemon rinds (peel)
Extraction Method: Cold pressed/expressed
Aromatic Description: Clean, fresh, citrus, bright
Main Chemical Components: d-Limonene; alpha and beta pinenes
Blends well with: Bergamot, Cardamom, Geranium, Lavender, Peppermint, Rosemary, Sandalwood, Tea Tree, and Ylang Ylang essential oil.
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Our organically crafted Lemon Oil is cold pressed from the bright yellow rinds of freshly harvested Citrus limon fruits cultivated in sunny orchards in the Italian countryside. With its bright, refreshing, magically sweet, lemony scent, Lemon Oil is a welcome addition to essential oils collection of both the perfumers as well as aromatherapists.
Like most other citrus peel oils, Limonene is the dominant constituent of Lemon Oil, with a dozen other refreshing terpenoid volatiles at low concentrations that nonetheless lend a zesty bite to the overall aroma. Our Lemon Essential Oil is Furocoumarin Free (FCF) - safe to use in skincare with no photosensitizing effects. FCF (furanocoumarin-free) is an acronym used to indicate that the chemical compounds responsible for extreme sensitization of the skin to sunlight has been removed.
REPORTED BENEFITS AND USES
Lemon Essential Oil is often used in DIY cleaning products that harness the purifying nature of Lemons to effectively cleanse and brighten a space. Along with being an exceptional choice for cleansing and purifying, Lemon Oil is a strong choice for formulating blends that reduce bacteria and help purify minor infections as well as reduce pain and inflammation. Lemon Essential Oil is commonly used in cosmetic products as well, especially those related to skin care. It has strong antioxidant activity and anti-aging effects; and is effectively able to reduce cell and tissue damage in the skin that's caused by free radicals.
Emotionally and energetically, Lemon Essential Oil brings an element of sparkle to a blend and can help lift a cloud of depression or ease emotional tension. It has an extremely calming effect, especially when added to a diffuser and used for aromatherapy. Lemon Oil can also help with mental alertness and improving concentration. It has the ability to refresh the mind by creating a positive mindset and eliminating negative emotions.
Cosmetic Declaration
Earth’s Oils certifies that our Lemon Oil is suitable for cosmetic application and is not included in the list of substances prohibited in cosmetic products. Neither does it contain parabens, restricted preservatives, colorants or UV filters (Annex II - VI of EU Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009).
Animal Testing
Earth’s Oils certifies that our Lemon Oil is cruelty-free and free of animal testing. Earth’s Oils does not conduct or commission animal testing of any cosmetic ingredient, raw material, or formulation of any finished product in the context of Cosmetics Regulation (EC) 1223/2009. Additionally, we do not buy any ingredient, formulation, or product from any supplier or manufacturer that conducted, commissioned, or had been a party to Animal Testing. We also encourage customers who manufacture cosmetics and skin care products to avoid animal-tested ingredients and offer cruelty-free products to their customers.
Vegan Statement
Earth’s Oils certifies that our Lemon Essential Oil contain no animal ingredients or animal by-products, use no animal ingredients or by-products in the manufacturing process, nor does the above product come in contact with any animal products during storage and transportation.
TSE/BSE Statement
Earth’s Oils certifies that our Lemon Essential Oil is free of Transmissible Spongiform Encephalopathy (TSE) and Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy (BSE). We further declare that this product is Dioxin Free.
Non-GMO Statement
Earth’s Oils certifies that our Lemon Oil is manufactured without the use of genetically modified organisms and without the use of raw materials or processing aids containing or derived from genetically modified material. As such, our Lemon Essential Oil should be considered non-Genetically Modified in the context with the directives outlined in Regulation (EC) No. 1830/2003 and 1829/2003.
Earth’s Oils also declares that our Lemon Essential Oil has not been:
1) Exposed to Irradiation
2) Derived from Sewage Sludge
3) Treated with Ethyl Oxide
Gluten Free Statement
Earth’s Oils confirmse that our Lemon Essential Oil does not contain as an ingredient and is not manufactured on processing equipment that comes in contact with gluten or products containing gluten.
Melamine Free Statement
Earth’s Oils confirms that our Lemon Essential Oil is free of any Melamine and hence should be considered to be Melamine-free.
Nanomaterials declaration
Earth’s Oils confirms as with reference to our Lemon Essential Oil that no Nanomaterials were added at any stage of the manufacturing/production process, in accordance with EU Cosmetics Regulation.
California Proposition 65 Declaration
Earth’s Oils certifies that our Lemon Oil does not contain chemicals that are listed on California's Safe Drinking Water & Toxic Enforcement Act of 1986, also commonly known as Proposition 65 (Prop 65).
Proposition 65, officially known as the Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act of 1986, was enacted as a ballot initiative in November 1986. The proposition protects the state's drinking water sources from being contaminated with chemicals known to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm, and requires businesses to inform Californians about exposures to such chemicals.
Proposition 65 requires the state to maintain and update a list of chemicals known to the state to cause cancer or reproductive toxicity.
Download the current Proposition 65 List at:
https://oehha.ca.gov/proposition-65/proposition-65-list
REACH Conformance
Earth’s Oils declare that our Lemon Essential Oil is compliant with the European Union Regulation (EC) 1907/2006 governing the Registration, Evaluation, Authorization and Restriction of Chemicals (REACH) and does not contain substances above 0.1% weight of a Substance of Very High Concern (SVHC) listed in Annex XIV as of July 16, 2019.
Furthermore, our Lemon Oil is also compliant with the European Union Regulation (EC) 1272/2008 Classification, Labeling and Packaging of Substances and Mixtures (CLP Regulation) under entries 28 to 30 of Annex XVII of REACH, which prohibits the use of carcinogenic, mutagenic or reprotoxic category 1A or 1B substances (CMR category 1A or 1B substances) in products supplied to the general public.
Natural Criteria Statement
Based on the ISO 16128-1:2016 (Definitions for ingredients) and ISO 16128-2:2017 (Criteria for ingredients and products), Earth’s Oils can advise that our Lemon Essential Oil would have a Natural Origin Index of 1 and therefore, could be considered to come under the definition of a 'Natural Ingredient'.
Residual Solvents
Based on our knowledge of the production process, raw materials and equipment used, there is no potential for any residual solvents to be present in our Lemon Essential Oil.
Non-CITES Declaration
Earth’s Oils certifies that our Lemon Oil is manufactured completely from raw materials none of which is listed on the Appendices of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES).
CAUTIONS: Possible skin sensitivity. Keep out of reach of children. If you are pregnant, nursing, or under a doctor’s care, consult your physician. Avoid contact with eyes, inner ears, and sensitive areas.
Bottles are filled by volume. Some bottle sizes may not be filled to the top but do contain the volume of oil specified.
Money Back Guarantee: We only want to sell the purest essential oils of the highest quality to our customers at the lowest prices available. 100% Pure Therapeutic Grade Essential Oils is all we offer. We are so sure you will love our Essential Oils that we offer a 100% Risk Free, 60-Day Money Back Guarantee.
*The International Federation of Aromatherapists does not recommend that Essential Oils be taken internally unless under the supervision of a Medical Doctor who is also qualified in clinical Aromatherapy.
Turnaround:
All orders are shipped within 72 hours Monday - Friday 8am - 5pm.
US Shipping:
All US Essential Oil orders over $35.00 ship for free
International Orders:
Canadian Orders S&H is minimum $9.95 everywhere else is minimum of $10.95
Earth's Oils is so sure of the 100% Purity & Authenticity of our essential oils that we offer a 60 day money back guarantee. Thanks to our total commitment of only wanting to sell the purest essential oils of the highest quality to our customers at the lowest prices available you are able to try them and if unhappy, return them for a refund. Even if you've opened or used your product, send it back to us, and we 'll offer a partial to full refund based on the amount of product remaining. Has it been more than 60 days? Not to worry, we are still happy to credit your account with the amount of return.