Have you ever used lemon essential oil? You may or it may be surprising that you can extract oil from a lemon . Specifically, it is taken out of its peel and in addition to smelling great if you like citrus aromas, it has a series of properties that at least have caught our attention. According to a study published in the International Journal of Food Microbiology, lemon oil has powerful antibacterial properties. Do you want to know the rest of the properties?
What is lemon essential oil for?
- Respiratory problems. Whether due to respiratory infections, cough or throat irritation, the mist with a few drops of lemon essential oil are able to alleviate all your symptoms.
- Relieve nausea. Did you know that the aroma of lemon is able to alleviate nausea? For those who often get dizzy or suffer from pregnancy, smelling a little lemon oil scent can alleviate that unpleasant feeling.
- Treat acne and hair oil problems. Like many other essential oils, lemon is also great for treating pimples thanks to its healing and antiseptic properties. Regarding oily hair, there are many shampoos to treat it that include them in their formulas but if yours does not have it, you can always add a few drops.
- Treat spots and stretch marks on the skin. The antioxidant qualities of lemon essential oil make it a very useful ingredient for treating skin problems such as spots caused by the sun (although if you expose yourself to sunlight with it, it can be the cause of those marks so it is better to use it at night). To blur stretch marks you have to mix it with propolis.
3 practical uses of lemon essential oil in your home
- A couple of drops in your essential oil diffuser will help create a clean and relaxed environment in your home or workplace, ideal for concentrating on some activity.
- You can make your homemade cleaner for any surface by mixing 100 ml of distilled water, 300 ml of white vinegar and 10 drops of lemon essential oil.
- Create your DIY air freshener by mixing 80 ml of distilled water, 20 ml of alcohol and 10 drops of lemon essential oil in a spray bottle. Shake before use.
What precautions must be taken to use it?
As with any essential oil, applying it directly to the skin is not the best idea in the world as it is highly concentrated and can irritate it. It is best to dilute it in another oil that is conductive, such as coconut or almond, or in water. Never apply it to your skin before going outside as it produces photosensitization.
