Lime - Distilled


Details

  • Botanical Name: Citrus aurantiifolia (Christm.) Swingle
  • Origin: Mexico
  • Process: Steam Distilled Essential Oil
  • Plant Part: Peels
  • Cultivation: Conventional
  • Use: Aromatherapy / Natural Perfumery. Always dilute.
  • Note: Top Note
  • Aroma Family: Citrus
  • Aroma: Fresh, mouth-watering, zesty lime aroma, more tart than sweet and a little sharper than our expeller pressed lime oil.
  • Contraindications: Mildly Photosensitizing; please see Safety Considerations below.



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    Overview

    Distilled Lime Essential Oil

    Our steam distilled Lime essential oil is fresh, mouth-watering, and zesty  it will keep much longer and will not oxidize as rapidly as cold pressed citrus oils. Excellent in natural perfumery and a truly fine citrus!

    The origin of Lime, Citrus aurantifolia, is believed to be the East Indian Archipelago where it is found on almost all its islands. From there it is believed to have spread east to the west coast of South America, and west to East Africa, Iran, Egypt, Arabia, and southern Europe. It is very likely that Lime seeds from Europe were brought to the West Indies and Florida after the Americas were colonized, and from there Limes spread to Texas, Mexico, California, Central and South America.1,2

    Like many Citrus oils, the invigorating aroma of Lime oil is comforting and familiar yet thoroughly uplifting and refreshing.3 It is elevating in a diffuser, while the addition of Lime oil in massage blends is said to evoke an ambiance of serenity. Lime oil is also used in skincare preparations for oily or congested skin, hands and feet, leg lotions, and chest rubs. As a bright top note in natural perfumery, it can help bring balance to overly-sweet perfumes.

    For information regarding the attributes of Lime essential oil, please see:

    • L’Aromathérapie Exactement, Pierre Franchomme and Dr. Daniel Pénoël, 1990, pp. 336-7.
    • Aromatherapy Workbook (revised edition), Marcel Lavabre, 1997, pp. 88-9, 127.
    • The Encyclopedia of Essential Oils, Julia Lawless, 2013, p. 125.
    • Essential Oils – A Handbook for Aromatherapy Practice, Jennifer Peace Rhind, 2012, pp. 207-9.
    • Aromatherapeutic Blending – Essential Oils in Synergy, Jennifer Peace Rhind, 2016, pp. 227-8.

    Aromatic Profile: Fresh, mouth-watering, zesty lime aroma, more tart than sweet and a little sharper than our expeller pressed lime oil.


    Appearance: Colorless, transparent mobile liquid.


    Use: Aromatherapy, Natural Perfumery.


    Blending Suggestions: Essential Oils, Absolutes and CO2 extracts are highly concentrated. For safety reasons, they must be diluted before use – this is standard protocol for aromatherapy and perfumery purposes. For how much to dilute, please see Dilution Solutions. This product is soluble in both fixed (carrier) oils and 190 proof alcohol; not soluble in water. For guidance on how to incorporate this product into the carrier of your choice, please see our FAQs section.


    Blends Well With: Angelica, Bergamot and other Citrus oils, Carrot Seed, Citronella, Clary Sage, Geranium, Ginger, Juniper, Lavandin, Lavender, Lemongrass, Linden Blossom, Neroli, Nutmeg, Palmarosa, Petitgrain, Rose, Rosemary, Vanilla, Verbena, Violet Leaf, Ylang Ylang. Lime is "a fine topnote ingredient for ‘over-sweet’ perfume types."4


    Safety Considerations: Mildly Photosensitizing; skin sensitization if oxidized.5 Dilute before using. A patch test should be performed before use for those with sensitive skin.


    1 Arctander, Steffen. Perfume and Flavor Materials of Natural Origin, 1960, p. 371.

    3 Sellar, Wanda. The Directory of Essential Oils, 1992, p. 95.

    4 Arctander, Steffen. Perfume and Flavor Materials of Natural Origin, 1960, p. 375.

    5 Tisserand, Robert and Rodney Young. Essential Oil Safety, 2nd ed., 2014, p. 336.


    The FDA has not evaluated the statements on this website. No claims are made by Eden Botanicals as to the medicinal value of any products from Eden Botanicals. The information presented here is for educating our customers about the traditional uses of essential oils and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. You are responsible for understanding the safe application of these products. If you have any questions, please call or email us for further information.

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    Customer Reviews for Lime - Distilled

    Sweet & Strong Review by
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    5
    This does smell like candy! Super sweet and strong. And it is almost effervescent!
    This will easily overpower a blend- go very light with it.
    I find Ylang Ylang to be very sweet and strong also... but when you pair it with this lime - they mellow each other out and create a Devine sweet nectar scent!
    (Posted on 4/24/2020)
    lime CANDY!! Review by
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    5
    wow this is so different from the expressed version. this smells like lime candy wow! haha. i just got it, haven't used it yet.
    (Posted on 11/21/2016)
    Sweet ! Review by
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    5
    I get more sweet than sour but just love this !
    It makes me happy
    (Posted on 8/24/2015)
    Like candy Review by
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    5
    I haven't diluted this yet. Straight out of the bottle, it smells very sharp and citrusy at first, almost like a carbonated citrus drink, and a candy-like sweetness to it. It smells a bit like Skittles. Love it!
    (Posted on 1/7/2015)