Lemon oil, antioxidant, bio, organic

Lemon essential oil without furocoumarins

Lemon essential oil is a natural product obtained from the zest of the lemon, a citrus fruit native to the Mediterranean basin.

Lemon, an exceptional and protective composition

Lemon is the fruit of the lemon tree, a shrub in the Rutaceae family. The essential oil is extracted from its bark. Indeed, the often neglected lemon peel is nevertheless a valuable source of active ingredients when consumed adequately.

Manufacturing of lemon essential oil without furocoumarins

Lemon essential oil is a natural product obtained from the zest of the lemon to extract its essence, then distilled. This distillation makes it possible to eliminate the coumarins from the essence, and therefore to produce a lemon essential oil which does not present any photosensitizing danger.

Properties of lemon essential oil without furocoumarins

Lemon peel contains flavonoids, antioxidants (vitamin A, C, E), and certain trace elements such as zinc, copper and selenium. Lemon peel is recommended. Lemon essential oil has many benefits for health and well-being, including:

  • Lemon essential oil has anti-infectious and antiseptic properties, which allow it to fight bacteria, viruses and fungi, and boost the immune system.
  • Lemon essential oil has digestive and hepatoprotective properties, which allow it to facilitate digestion, calm nausea, heartburn and constipation, and protect the liver and gallbladder.
  • Lemon essential oil has healing and regenerative properties, which allow it to promote the healing of wounds, burns and skin irritations, and to combat oily and mature skin.
  • Lemon essential oil has slimming and anti-cellulite properties, which allow it to stimulate blood circulation, detoxify the body and reduce water retention and dimpling.

Lemon essential oil without furocoumarins INCI name and functions

Citrus limon peel oil

    • Perfuming - Used for perfume and aromatic raw materials
    • Masking - Reduces or inhibits the odor or basic taste of the product
    • Skin conditioning - Maintains skin in good condition

SOWÉ Botanic Lab's quality commitments

The organic lemon essential oil without furocoumarins we use is certified COSMOS by Ecocert

Precaution for use

Essential oils are concentrated and potent natural products. It is crucial to dilute them properly before use. Never apply pure essential oils to mucous membranes, the nose, eyes, the ear canal, etc.

Sensitivity test: Perform a sensitivity test before using an essential oil. Apply a small diluted amount to a small area and wait for 24 hours to check for any reaction.

The use of essential oils is not recommended for children, pregnant or breastfeeding women, elderly individuals, and those suffering from chronic conditions.

Never inject essential oils intravenously or intramuscularly.After a massage or topical application, thoroughly wash your hands.

Use an appropriate device to diffuse an essential oil.

To consult legal information about essential oils, visit the DGCCRF website and the practical sheet on essential oils.

Origin Italy

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