Next time you’re buying lemons, try playing the ‘Guess the jelly beans in the jar’ game with the display, then multiply it out to 3000 lemons. That’s how many it takes to produce one kilo of oil. I kid you not.
If you ever wonder why authentic, genuine top quality essential oils cost what they do, spare a thought for figures like these ones and it will help make sense of it all.
And it will help make sense of keeping a bottle of lemon essential oil on hand at all times. (I recommend a few. Trust me, this is one you really don’t want to run out of.)
Lemon oil is extracted from lemons by cold-pressing the rind. This citrus fruit yields an oil that sometimes flies under the radar — possibly because it is so cost-effective and humble — but it’s an extremely valuable one. No wonder it’s included in Young Living’s Everyday Oils Collection, as it’s a must-have for anyone using essential oils. (This kit is a great way to get started, by the way. It includes all the key oils you need to cover your bases while you find your feet.)
Rich in limonene (typically 59-73% of genuine citrus limon essential oil), inhaling lemon’s invigorating and warming fragrance is said to promote clarity of thought, with studies indicating that “Citrus fragrances … induced relaxation …” (Komori, et al., 1995)
No surprise then to find lemon is a key ingredient in Young Living Citrus Fresh essential oil blend, which is wonderful not just for boosting your mood but freshening the air. Click here for help if you love cooking curries but you’re not so keen on Eau de Curry wafting through the house.
With its cleansing qualities, lemon oil is also very popular in skin care for removing make-up and tackling acne — and is even considered useful for softening the appearance of wrinkles.
It’s very important to note that when it comes to application to the skin, citrus oils are photosensitive so unless well diluted, avoid applying to skin that will be exposed to direct sunlight or UV light within 24 hours (or 72 hours if you want to be on the extra-safe side).
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If you’ve deduced from such glowing praise for lemon oil that it must be handy for a whole bunch of things, you’re right. So head over here where we’ve made life simple for you with our top 9 tips for using this modest little superstar oil.
