Lime Essential Oil Citrus Aurantifolia 10 ml
Ships from the UKBright, tart and clean, this lime essential oil opens like freshly cut peel, with green citrus sparkle and a crisp rind edge. Cold-expressed from the fruit peel of Citrus aurantifolia, it is made for oil burners, diffusers and simple scent rituals that call for a clear, zesty note.
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Bright, tart and clean, this lime essential oil opens like freshly cut peel, with green citrus sparkle and a crisp rind edge. Cold-expressed from the fruit peel of Citrus aurantifolia, it is made for oil burners, diffusers and simple scent rituals that call for a clear, zesty note.
Lime Essential Oil Citrus Aurantifolia 10 ml
Lime Essential Oil Citrus Aurantifolia 10 ml is backordered and will ship as soon as it is back in stock.
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What it is
An essential oil is the scent of a plant, distilled or pressed into a few drops. A few drops in a diffuser or burner scent a room; for skin or bath it always goes into a carrier oil first.
Why people choose it
- The scent of the plant itself Pressed or distilled from the flower, leaf, peel or resin, so it smells of the plant, not of a perfume.
- One bottle, many uses A diffuser, a burner, a warm bath with a carrier oil, a drop on a pillow at night.
- A few drops at a time A diffuser takes three to five drops, so one small bottle lasts many evenings.
- Made to be blended Most oils sit well together: lavender with cedarwood, citrus with mint, rose with sandalwood.
How to use it
- 1
Diffuser: 3-5 drops in the water tank
- 2
Burner: water in the dish, a few drops, a tealight below
- 3
Bath or massage: mix into a carrier oil first
Care: Keep away from children and eyes. Always dilute for skin. Store cool, dark, tightly closed.
Customer reviews
3 reviews of this piece
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★★★★★ L.
Beautiful scent & great quality oil
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★★★★★ N.
Love lime great for using on my hot mitts from the hot towel caddy.
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★★★★★ S.
Essential oils are always of a High standard and never disappoint
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About this product
Sharp lime character
- The first impression is brisk and lively, more peel than sweetness.
- As a citrus oil, it sits naturally as a bright top note in a blend.
- It suits mornings, workspaces and freshly cleaned rooms, where a crisp scent feels especially welcome.
- Pair it with softer floral, herbal or woody oils when you want the lime edge to feel more rounded.
- The colour can range from pale yellow to light olive, in keeping with expressed citrus peel oils.
Fruit peel, expressed in Mexico
This oil comes from the peel of the lime fruit, sourced from Mexico and extracted by cold expression. That method is commonly used for citrus oils because the aromatic oil sits in the peel, close to the bright scent released when the rind is pressed or zested.
Using it in your space
Add a few drops to an oil burner or diffuser, following the instructions for your burner or device. Start lightly, as citrus oils are quick to fill the air and are best adjusted by scent rather than by habit.
For skin use, dilute properly in a suitable carrier oil and patch test first. Cold-expressed lime oil can irritate skin and may increase sensitivity to sunlight, so avoid sun exposure on areas where it has been applied. Avoid use during pregnancy, around children, or around pets without expert guidance.
A citrus with a long journey
Citrus aurantifolia is also known as Mexican lime, West Indian lime or sour lime. Limes are understood to have originated in Asia, later travelling through warm growing regions including the Mediterranean, the West Indies and the Americas. Their scent carries that same sense of movement: bright, green and immediate, with the clean bitterness of peel rather than the softness of sweet citrus. In modern home fragrance, lime is often chosen when a room needs clarity, freshness and a little lift in the atmosphere.
Size and details
- Volume: 10 ml
- Product weight: 40 g
- Botanical name: Citrus aurantifolia
- Plant part used: fruit peel
- Extraction method: cold expression
- Country of origin: Mexico
A bright little gift
A thoughtful choice for someone who enjoys home fragrance, blending oils, or keeping a fresh citrus note beside their diffuser. It suits a new home, a desk refresh, or a small care parcel built around scent and daily ritual.