Lemon Myrtle Essential Oil
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Description
Lemon Myrtle Essential Oil has an intense lemon-green aroma with citral brightness, sharp leaf, dry citrus, and a bitter botanical edge. It does not behave like cold pressed lemon peel. Lemon Myrtle is stronger, greener, and more persistent, with a lemon signal that arrives quickly and stays more firmly in a blend.
The first impression is bright and forceful, almost like lemon sherbet sharpened by crushed green leaf. Given a little time, the scent becomes drier and more leaf-like, leaving a clean citral trace that works well in soaps, room sprays, diffusers, cleaning-style blends, deodorising-style products, and strong citrus accords.
Lemon Myrtle needs restraint. Used lightly, it gives clean lemon power. Used heavily, it can become harsh, sour, soapy, or cleaner-like.
Essential oils can be applied topically once diluted with a carrier oil. They are widely used in cosmetic goods and handmade crafts.
Details
| Botanical Name | Backhousia citriodora |
| Origin | Australia |
| Family | Myrtaceae |
| Plant Part | Leaves |
| Extraction | Steam Distillation |
| Note | Top |
| Colour | Pale yellow |
| Consistency | Light |
| Scent | Lemon myrtle smells kind of sharp, medicinal, clean, astringent, yet refreshing. |
| Blends With | Camphoraceous, citrus, floral, herby, minty, spicy and woodsy oils. |
| Group | Citrus |
Cautions
Never use pure oils on the skin without diluting, never use internally, keep away from children and eyes, always check if there are any medical issues which could cause a problem. Seek help if you have any doubts.
