Lemon Myrtle Essential Oil (Organic)
- In stock, ready to ship
-
-
-
-
Description
Lemon Myrtle Essential Oil (Organic) has an intense lemon-green aroma with citral sharpness, fresh leaf, dry stem, and clean botanical brightness. It does not behave like Lemon Essential Oil. Lemon peel is quick and sparkling; Lemon Myrtle is leafier, stronger, and more persistent.
The first impression is vivid and sharp. As the sharper edge fades, the scent becomes greener and drier, leaving a lemon-leaf residue that works well in soaps, shampoos, room sprays, diffusers, cleaning-style blends, candles, fresh body care, and formulas with lavender, eucalyptus, tea tree, lemongrass, litsea, rosemary, cedarwood, peppermint, or citrus oils.
Organic status supports sourcing expectations, not softness. Used heavily, Lemon Myrtle can become harsh, sour, soapy, or too 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.
