Profile: Lemon Eucalyptus Essential Oil
Commonly known as: Eucalyptus Citriodora Oil (I.N.C.I.), Corymbia citriodora.
Botanical name: Corymbia citriodora (Hook.) K.D.Hill & L.A.S.Johnson / Eucalyptus citriodora Hook.
Extraction process: Complete distillation by steam entrainment of leaves sourced from organic farming.
Family: Myrtaceae.
Extracted part of the plant: Leaves.
Cultivation area, origin: Africa, South America, China, tropical and temperate regions of Eastern Australia.
Blooming: From June to August.
Origin, provenance: Congo.
Phytochemical composition: Monoterpenols (citronellol, neo-isopulegol, isopulegol, linalool, geraniol, eucalyptol), monoterpenic aldehyde (citronellal), aromatic phenols (eugenol), monoterpenes (limonene), terpenic aldehydes (citral).
Sensory properties: Appearance: Liquid; Colour: Pale yellow to orange; Scent: Citrusy, sharp, zesty.
Physical properties: Density: 0.860 - 0.882 g/cm3; Refractive Index: 1.445 - 1.460.
Concerns: Soothing, anti-inflammatory.
Effect: All skin types, especially sensitive, uncomfortable skin.
Details
Applications
Facial Care(serums, creams, mists);
Body Care(balms, oils).
Method of Preservation
Keep protected from air, light and heat.
Contraindications, Usage Precautions
Potentially allergenic. When applied topically,do not useon babies under 3 months oldand on pregnant women less than 3 months along.
Some natural compounds found in this essential oil, such as citronellol, may pose an allergy risk for certain sensitive individuals when the essential oil is incorporated into a cosmetic composition (according to the 7th Amendment of the European Directive on cosmetic products (2003/15/EC)).
As a general rule, always perform an application test of your preparation in the crook of your elbow, at least 48 hours before using it.