Lime Essential Oil Citrus Aurantifolia 10 ml

• 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.

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.

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.

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.

• 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 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.