Expressed from fresh lime peel, lime essential oil shares many of the same aromatherapy qualities as lemon. Use it to cleanse oily skin, or combine with eucalyptus for a purifying diffusion.

Botanical Name
Citrus x aurantifolia

Ingredients
Citrus x aurantifolia (lime) oil

Directions
Dilute properly.

Suggested Uses
Awaken the senses: 5 drops lime in a room humidifier or aromatherapy vaporizer. Cheering diffusion: 7 drops lime, 3 drops neroli in a lamp ring diffuser.

Safety Notes
CAUTION: IF PREGNANT, SUFFERING FROM ANY MEDICAL CONDITION, OR TAKING MEDICATION, CONSULT A HEALTH CARE PRACTITIONER BEFORE USE. DILUTE PROPERLY MAY IRRITATE SKIN NOT FOR INTERNAL USE AVOID DIRECT SUNLIGHT KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN
Keep out of reach of children. For external use only. Dilute properly. Avoid use in the sun.

Product Notes

• Color: Olive green, yellowish-green or dark green
• Viscosity: Mobile
• Top Note: Rich, fresh, resembling the aroma of the fresh peel
• Middle Note: Fresh, sweet, fruity
• Dry Note: Lightly bitter sweet
• Aromatherapy Actions: Equalizing, refreshing, cheering
• Safety Data: Non-toxic, non-irritant, non-sensitizing. Phototoxic, avoid direct sunlight.
• Regulatory Status: GRAS 182.20.

Origin
MexicoMexica

Processing Notes
Essential oil is obtained by cold expression of the peels (pericarp) of unripe fruits.

Common Name
Lime

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.