Organic Lemon Essential Oil

Fragrance: Clean and bright and intensely citrusy

Botanical Name: Citrus limon

Emotional Effect: Energising and Uplifting

Method of Extraction: Cold Pressing of the Peel

Precautions: None

Lemon essential oil has a light and bright aroma which combines well with many other oils and is great for adding a sunny, uplifting aspect to a blend raising the spirits of those using it. It also has many other beneficial qualities including reducing anxiety in students before exams, reducing blood pressure and heart rate and enhancing cognitive performance. These and many other benefit are covered in the research linked to from this systematic review.

These qualities make it a great oil to diffuse or roll on during or just before exams. Some great recipes are: 

• Focus & Memory Blend: Combine 3 drops of Lemon, 3 drops of Rosemary, and 2 drops of Peppermint in a diffuser for mental alertness.
• Energy & Clarity Blend: Mix 20 drops of Lemon, 6 drops of Basil, and 2 drops of Rosemary. Use in a diffuser or personal inhaler.

When many people think of citrus essential oils they often worry about the sun. While it is true that steam distilled citrus oils which are cheaper to produce have this issue, our Lemon Essential Oil is Furocoumarin Free (FCF) meaning is is safe to use on the skin at any time of day as it has no photosensitizing effect. 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. Although citrus oils can still contain furanocoumarin when they are produced through cold pressing, this oil goes through a further process to remove them. So, this means when you are using it in a serum such as Rebirth Facial Serum, you don't need to worry about wearing it during the day and can relax in the knowledge you'll receive all the benefits without any harm.