Organic Sicilian Lemon, Furocoumarin-Free

  • European origin
  • 100% pure and natural
  • HEBBD Certified (France)
  • Organic farming
Discover all the benefits of Lemon essential oil in this non-photosensitising version. Purifying and toning, its delicious, fruity fragrance is highly valued.
£3.50

Price per L = £350

Features

Traceability and analysis

Storage and precautions

Features

Our commitments

Culture

Organic, certified by Ecocert FR-BIO-01

Quality

Botanically and Biochemically Defined Essential Oil (BBDHE)

  • 100% pure (free from other related essential oils)

  • 100% natural (not denatured with synthetic molecules)

Food grade

Production process

Cold expression then steam distillation to remove furocoumarins

Part of the plant used

Zest (fruit pericarp)

Botanical name

Citrus × limon

Botanical family

Rutaceae

Other names

Lemon tree, Citrus limonum

Presentation

Amber glass bottles with dropper caps

Traceability and analysis

Organoleptic properties

  • Appearance: clear runny liquid

  • Colour: pale yellow-green

  • Odour: fresh, pleasant, sweet and lemony

Density

0.835-0.860

Flash point

48°C

Storage and precautions

Storage

Store preferably in the refrigerator, in its tightly closed amber glass bottle. This essential oil is sensitive to oxidation caused by exposure to light, air and heat.

Precautions

  • An irritant in its pure state, use diluted for all skin applications.

  • Not recommended during the first three months of pregnancy.

  • Certain natural compounds contained in this essential oil may present a risk of allergy for some sensitive individuals when the essential oil is incorporated into a cosmetic composition (according to the 7th Amendment to the European Cosmetics Directive (2003/15/EC)): limonene and, to a lesser extent, citral (geranial and neral), linalool.

  • As a general rule, always carry out a test application of your mixture in the crease of the elbow at least 48 hours before using it.

  • For use as a cosmetic ingredient, please refer to the specific precautions.

Responsible Person

  • EU responsible person: Aroma-Zone FR-84220 Cabrières d’Avignon

  • UK responsible person: Obelis UK Ltd, Sandford Gate, Oxford, OX4 6LB, UK