With its powerful lemon-like aroma, citronella is a familiar component in outdoor sprays. Astringent and cleansing, citronella is also useful for oily, blemished skin and large pores. It can be irritating, so be sure to dilute properly.

Botanical Name
Cymbopogon nardus

Ingredients
Cymbopogon nardus (citronella) oil

Suggested Uses
Awaken Senses: 3 drops citronella, 3 drops rosemary, 12 drops grapefruit, 1 oz water in a mister. Accept Change: 3 drops each citronella and ylang ylang, 4 drops lemon in a candle lamp diffuser.

Safety Notes
CAUTION: IF PREGNANT, SUFFERING FROM ANY MEDICAL CONDITION, OR TAKING MEDICATION, CONSULT A HEALTH CARE PRACTITIONER BEFORE USE. AVOID EYES AND MUCOUS MEMBRANES DILUTE PROPERLY MAY IRRITATE SKIN NOT FOR INTERNAL USE KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN

Product Notes
Protecting

Origin
Sri Lanka

Organic
QAI Certified Organic

Common Name
Citronella "Ceylon-Type"

Plant Part
Leaves

Form
Essential Oil

About Aura Cacia

Aura Cacia began in 1982, it has been a leader in aromatherapy sales and quality -- as well as a key source of expert information that has fueled the widespread awareness of aromatherapy that we see today. A key to Aura Cacia's leadership is sourcing pure, authentic essential oils -- dealing face-to-face with the people growing the plants and extracting the essential oil whenever we can. Frequent trips to places like Europe, the Ukraine, Oregon and Australia to visit suppliers and processors illustrate our commitment to finding the best sources for our oils. We also test every oil we receive to make sure it meets our high standards. Our industry-leading testing program -- which now includes gas chromatography/mass spectrometry (GC/MS) -- allows us to guarantee that we are providing you with the highest quality essential oils available. Whenever possible, we offer oils that are certified organic as well. Aura Cacia makes aromatherapy accessible with innovative ready-to-use products that let even beginners realize the full benefits of our 100% pure essential oils in a variety of ways that can easily be a part of any lifestyle.