Lemon (Citrus limon) Essential Oil

Lemon Essential Oil: A refreshing ingredient for soap and hair care products

Use in cold saponification

Lemon essential oil is prized in soapmaking for its fresh, revitalizing fragrance, which retains its intensity well during cold saponification. Its dynamic aroma makes it a popular choice for soaps with sparkling notes.

Incorporation tips :

• Recommended dosage: 3% of the total weight of oils and butters (example: 300 g oils = 9 g essential oil).
• Scent optimization: To prolong the fragrance, add 5% white clay to the total weight of the oils. Mix the clay with the oils before adding the soda solution, to ensure even distribution and optimize the soap's texture.
• Possible combinations: Can be combined with other natural extracts to enrich the formulation.

Features and benefits

• Lemon fragrance: Adds a pleasant, fresh touch to soaps.
• Balancing effect: of interest in skin and hair care formulations.
• Compatible with various types of formulations: cold saponification, solid shampoos and DIY skincare.

Use in solid shampoos

Lemon essential oil can be added to solid shampoos, for a light, fresh sensation on the scalp.

Recommendations for use

• DIY solid shampoo: Add 20 drops for a 100 g soap (SCI solid shampoo base).
• Scalp prone to imbalance: can be combined with other ingredients for a purifying effect.
• Hair lacking shine: Gives a sensation of shine and suppleness.

Hair benefits

✔️ Gives a refreshing sensation to the scalp.
✔️ Helps purify hair and scalp.
✔️ Promotes suppleness and shine.

Storage and precautions for use

• Packaged in a tinted glass bottle with an airtight cap to preserve its qualities.
• Store between 5°C and 30°C, away from light and moisture.

Precautions for use :

1. Specific contraindications: Do not use this essential oil during pregnancy, while breast-feeding or on children under 3 years of age. Not recommended for people with epilepsy or those at risk of epileptic seizures.
2. Allergy risk: This oil contains natural compounds, notably limonene, which may trigger allergic reactions in sensitive individuals, in accordance with the 7th Amendment of the European Cosmetics Directive (2003/15/EC). Caution is advised when using in cosmetics.
3. Pre-test: Before extensive use, perform a skin test by applying your preparation to the crease of the elbow, then wait at least 48 hours to observe any reaction.
4. Safety precautions: Keep this essential oil out of the reach of children to prevent accidental or inappropriate use.
5. Advice for cosmetics users: If used as an ingredient in cosmetics, be sure to observe the precautions specific to this type of use.

The indications and advice given above are provided for information only, based on reputable sources in aromatherapy, soap-making and phytotherapy. Under no circumstances should they be considered as medical advice. This information is not intended to replace professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. It is essential to consult a health professional before using essential oils or any other product mentioned. In addition, please note that the product discussed in this context is not intended for consumption