Lemongrass Organic Essential Oil 10ml

Escentia Lemongrass organic essential oil can be used to ease everyday tension and support a sense of calm. When used in shampoos, conditioners and lotions it is said to strengthen both the skin and hair. It has also been used to ease menstrual discomfort, occasional nausea, and irritability. Its refreshing scent and ability to repel unwanted insects makes it perfect for use in cleaning products, deodorants and bug repellents.

Lemongrass organic essential oil can be used to:

To make use of lemongrass in aromatherapy, start by adding 12 drops of the essential oil to 1 teaspoon of your favourite carrier oil, which could include coconut oil, sweet almond oil, or jojoba oil. Mix the oils together into a warm bath or massage the oil into your skin.

Benefits of lemongrass essential oil include:

Healthier Skin: Lemongrass contains purifying and toning benefits, and can be used in your skin care routine to help promote skin health. Add a few drops of Lemongrass essential oil to your daily cleanser or moisturizer to help tone and purify skin. The oil has similar benefits to that of Ti-tree, which can help promote the appearance of healthy fingernails and toenails. You can also add Lemongrass oil to shampoos, conditioners, deodorants, soaps and lotions. The oil is an effective cleanser for all skin types. Its astringent properties make Lemongrass oil perfect for developing even and glowing skin. When used with steam from hot water, it can open up your pores and helps loosen any build-up of dirt for a deeper cleanse. It can also serve as a natural toner and strengthen your skin tissue.

Healthier Hair: Another fun fact about the oil is that by rubbing it into your hair, scalp and body, you can ease everyday headaches or muscle discomfort. This brings us onto our next set of benefits for healthy, strong hair! One of the best natural oils for your hair, Lemongrass oil can strengthen your hair follicles. If your scalp feels itchy or irritated, massage a few drops of Lemongrass oil into your scalp for two minutes and then rinse. Its soothing and refreshing properties will leave your hair shiny, fresh and odour-free.

Eases Everyday Tension: Lemongrass is one of several essential oils traditionally used to support a sense of calm. The mild smell of Lemongrass oil is known to ease everyday irritability and help achieve an overall sense of calm and collectiveness. A study published in the Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine found that when subjects were exposed to tense situations and smelled the scent of Lemongrass oil, the group experienced a decrease in subjective tension immediately after treatment administration. You can also try having a cup of Lemongrass tea at night before bed to experience its calming benefits (note this tea is made from the leaves, not the essential oil).

Natural Bug Repellent: Lemongrass oil is known to repel bugs, such as mosquitoes and ants, as it consists of a high level of citral and geraniol. This natural repellent has a mild smell and can be sprayed directly on the skin. You can even use lemongrass oil to help keep fleas off pets by adding about five drops of oil to water to create your own spray, then apply the spray to your pet’s coat.

Natural Deodorizer and Cleaner: Using lemongrass oil as a natural and safe air freshener can be achieved by adding the oil to water and making use of it as a mist, oil diffuser or vaporizer. By adding other essential oils, like Lavender or Ti-tree oil, you can customize your own natural fragrance. Cleaning with Lemongrass essential oil is a great idea as it naturally deodorizes your home and helps keep it fresh.

Blends well with: Ti-tree, Basil, Lavender, Cardamom, or Spearmint.

Technique of extraction method:

Our Lemongrass pure essential oil is distilled through the steam distillation of the leaves of Cymbopogon flexuosus. It produces a pungent, smoky, citrus essential oil.

Caution:

May affect sensitive skin. Keep out of reach of children. If you are pregnant, nursing, or under a doctor’s care, consult your physician. Avoid contact with eyes, inner ears, and sensitive areas.

Note: We supply both Lemongrass pure essential oil and Lemongrass organic essential oils.

Product Specifications: Cymbopogon flexuosus is an aromatic, evergreen, clump-forming perennial grass producing numerous, erect stems up to 3 metres tall from a short, thick rhizome. The plant is often cultivated, both in gardens and commercially, for the oil.

Typical country of origin:

South India