Escentia Lime Pure Essential Oil is a single-ingredient citrus essential oil cold pressed from the peel of Citrus aurantifolia . It is used in aromatherapy, home fragrancing, and diluted body blends where a bright, zesty citrus note is wanted. This is a pure essential oil, not a ready-to-use body oil, room spray, or perfume. Its lively scent makes it especially useful in diffuser blends, DIY cleaners, candles, soaps, and fresh-smelling body care recipes.

♡ Why we love it: Lime essential oil brings an instant burst of freshness to a blend and has a cheerful, energising character that is hard not to love. It is a wonderful choice for makers who enjoy bright citrus aromas in both home and body care creations.

Key Properties

Botanical Name: Citrus aurantifolia
Country Of Origin: South Africa
Form: Liquid essential oil
Extraction Method: Cold pressed from the fruit peel
Aroma: Fresh, lively, citrus
Suitable For: Aromatherapy and cosmetic use
Purity: 100% pure essential oil

What It's Used For

Adding a fresh citrus note to diffuser and room fragrance blends
Using in DIY household cleaning blends
Blending into massage and body oils when properly diluted
Including in homemade bath salts, soaps, and candles
Creating bright, citrus-led room sprays and air fresheners
Pairing with other citrus and floral oils in custom aromatherapy blends

Who It's For

This Product Is For:

Essential oil users who enjoy bright, uplifting citrus aromas
Makers creating home fragrance, cleaning, and body care blends
Formulators looking for a versatile pure citrus essential oil
Those building fresh, lively scent profiles

This Product Is Not For:

Direct neat application to the skin
Internal use
Use on or around pets, especially cats
Anyone looking for a ready-to-use cleaner or body oil

How To Use

As a Room Fragrancer: Add a few drops to a suitable vapouriser, diffuser, burner, or fragrance warmer.
As a Body Oil Add-In: Dilute into a suitable carrier oil before applying to the skin.
As a Cleaning Blend Ingredient: Add to compatible DIY household cleaner recipes for a fresh citrus scent.
As a Bath and Body Add-In: Use in properly formulated bath salts, soaps, candles, and body products.
Blending Tip: Pairs well with bergamot, lavender, lemon, rose, sweet orange, and tangerine.

Safety Instructions

For external use only.
Do not ingest.
Always dilute before skin application.
Lime essential oil is photosensitive, avoid sun exposure on treated skin.
Avoid use on or around pets, especially cats.
Avoid contact with eyes and mucous membranes.
Patch test a diluted blend before wider use.
Keep out of reach of children and animals.
Store away from sunlight and heat.
If pregnant or breastfeeding, consult your healthcare professional before use.

FAQs

Q: Can I use lime essential oil in a diffuser or room spray?
A: Yes, it works beautifully in diffusers and in properly formulated room sprays where a fresh, lively citrus scent is wanted.

Q: Why should I avoid sun exposure after using it on my skin?
A: Lime essential oil is photosensitive, which means treated skin can be more reactive after application. It is best used with proper dilution and sun caution.

Q: Is this safe to use around pets?
A: No. Citrus oils can be unsuitable around pets, especially cats, so pet use is not recommended.

Escentia Lime Pure Essential Oil