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Identification & Functionality
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Features & Benefits
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- Product Details
- The Lime tree is a subtropical and tropical evergreen, a bushy tree that grows up to 12 feet and originated from South East Asia but now grows well in Southern Florida, Egypt, India Mexica and the West Indies. The essential oil is produced from the peel of the fruit. Limes were used famously by British sailors to prevent scurvy as it happens to be an excellent source of vitamin C, a nutrient not readily available to sailors during this period. This was considered a secret of the British Navy for many years, as their sailors were able to stay at sea for longer periods of time without being made ill from scurvy. Lime has a zesty, citrusy, sweet and fruity-lime aroma. Lime fruit is similar in many ways to lemon, and the essential oils of both have a very sweet citrus smell to them and have similar uses in aromatherapy. Lime essential oil is known for brightening moods, for clearing acne and cellulite, it is also known to help with breathing, for those with bronchitis. Lime is also disinfecting and cleansing, it makes for an excellent bath additive or before shower scrub. Some more traditional uses: to purify the air, for alertness, to relieve coughs or congestion, for uplifting and cheering the spirit, to heal colds, flu, or inflammations. Lime may cause skin sensitivity to bright sunlight.
Applications & Uses
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- Common Uses
- Famous for for its distinct flavor and aroma, the lime fruit has seemingly endless applications for cooking, cleaning, personal care, and more. Much like the fruit, there are also many uses for Lime essential oil. Whether you want to add some zest to your smoothie or fill the room with an energizing aroma, once you use Lime oil, it will soon become a major staple in your daily essential oil use
- Product Application
- Antiviral, astringent, antibacterial, desinfectant and antiseptic.
- Massage
- It can provide great pain relief from chronic joint pain or muscular aches and pains. Add to your massage oil and use when down with a fever to help boost the immune system.
- Skincare
- Because of its antibacterial properties, it can be applied to small wounds and cuts, burns and bites to disinfect and speed up healing. Lime essential oil is also useful for cleansing acne and limiting future outbreaks by adding a couple of drops to your facial cleanser. It is astringent and antioxidant, so mixed into your favorite face oil like jojoba it can be helpful with rejuvenating the skin. It can help clear dark spots on the skin, age spots, old acne scars and is effective against wrinkles as well. Make sure to limit sun exposure for 24 hours after applying.
- Hair Care
- Lime oil can help with scalp issues like dandruff, simply add a few drops to your shampoo, leaving your hair healthy and shiny.
- Homecare
- When added to white vinegar and maybe with some lemon oil as well, it will be a powerful disinfectant, ready to clean all areas in your home. It will leave all surfaces disinfected, clean and your home smelling fresh.
- Diffuser
- Diffuse lime oil when colds and flu are doing the rounds as an antiviral to help keep your family healthy and to help lift the spirits when down with an illness. It can help ease congestion associated with colds, flu, or bronchitis and improve the immune system. Inhale this oil to reduce stress and anxiety. Lime is an excellent air purifier for the home and office clearing fungal spores, bacteria and allergens.
- Blends well with
- Bergamot, Clary Sage, Geranium, Lavender, Rose, Ylang Ylang, Grapefruit, Pepermint and Orange.
- Caution
- Lime oil (as well as almost all citrus-based oils) can make the skin more sensitive to sunlight. It is strongly advised not to use any citrus-based oil on the skin before going outside in the sun for extended periods of time. Distilled lime, however, is not phototoxic.
Properties
- Physical Form
- Odor
- Intense, Lemon fresh, Tangy odor, Zesty
- Appearance
- Colorless pale greenish yellow colored liquid
- Specifications
| Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
| Specific Gravity (at 20°C) | 0.854 - 0.872 | - | - |
| Refractive Index (at 20 ̊C) | 1.474 - 1.486 | - | - |
| Flash Point | 45.5 | °C | - |
Regulatory & Compliance
- Certifications & Compliance
- Allergens
- Contains Linalool, Limonene and Myrcene.
- Animal Testing Statement
- We confirm that we do not nor have ever tested our products or their individual ingredients/raw materials on animals. Our company is against animal testing. We will never knowingly purchase from any supplier who participates in animal testing. We are committed to cruelty free products and do not use or sell products that have been tested on animals.
- BSE and TSE Statement
- Essential oils are obtained by extraction from plants, trees or fruit. These processes do not use any sources that are derived from animals. Essential oils are free from BSE (Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy) and TSE (Transmissible Spongiform Encephalopathy).
- Sewer Sludge Statement
- This product has not been produced with the use of sewage sludge.
- Non Irradiation Statement
- We can confirm that this product is not treated by irradiation or ETO. Consumer safety and customer satisfaction are our primary concerns.
- Non GMO Statement
- Our products are produced using traditional methods. No genetically modified organisms (GMO’s) or transgenic breeding methods are used in their production.
- Prop 65 Statement
- This product contains myrcene.
- Naturally Occurring Statement
- We take pride in providing our customers with safe, reliable, high quality products. We are pleased to declare that our products are Naturally Occurring Substances. All of our oils are derived from natural products and produced using traditional methods and are not produced synthetically.
- Nagoya Statement
- This product is sourced from a country with complies with the Nagoya protocol and is not endangered according to the Access/Benefit Sharing (Biodiversity) regulation.
- CMR Substances Statement
- Our products do not contain any substances classified as carcinogenic, mutagenic or reprotoxic (CMR) of categories 1A, 1B or 2 under Regulation (EC) No. 1272/2008
- Responsible Sourcing Statement
- This product is produced under safe conditions in compliance with social and environmental rules by authorized suppliers using voluntary labor.
- Nano Technology Statement
- This product has been manufactured without use of any kind of Nanotechnology and does not contain ingredients resulting therefrom.
- Non Nanoparticle Statement
- Essential oils are naturally occurring products and obtained by extraction from plants, trees, seeds or fruits. All of our products are unadulterated, pure and free from nanoparticles unless otherwise stated. Phthalates Statement
Storage & Handling
- Storage
- Keep in a cool area away from heat and light in a suitable airtight container.
- Shelf Life
- Under optimal storage conditions, in original unopened packaging, minimum three years.