I love my essential oils. I know, we haven't really discussed essential oils yet, but let it be known that I freaking love them. There are hundreds of different essential oils in nearly ever scent imaginable. They last forever and have tons of different uses. I'm proud to announce that today is officially my first essential oil review, by Pure Body Naturals, who sent me a bottle of their lemon essential oil. But, first of all...
What is essential oil anyway?
If you google "essential oil definition," this is exactly what comes up: a natural oil typically obtained by distillation and having the characteristic fragrance of the plant or other source from which it is extracted.
Distillation uses heat to get the oil out of the plant, herb, fruit, etc. You can do this yourself, but it'll take a lot of work and a ton of time. What's more, you'll go through a lot of plant/herb/whatever, just to get the tiniest amount of oil. Think about juicing: to get one glass of orange juice, you need to go through, like 5 oranges. It's kind-of the same thing with essential oil. What you have, in the end, is a small amount of pure herb oil.
What makes essential oil so special?
As stated above, essential oil is exactly that- the pure oil extracted from the source. Which means that it's very concentrated, which means that you need very little oil in whatever you're using it for. Of course, this depends on what you're putting it in. For example, if I'm taking a bath, I typically put about 20-30 drops of essential oil, depending on what kind it is, since certain oils are naturally stronger than others (think peppermint v. bergamot). Likewise, many would advise against applying essential oil directly to your skin, as it could irritate. Instead, you can put a few drops into something called a carrier oil- the oil that you'll be mixing the essential oil into to make it less concentrated. Popular skin carrier oils include jojoba, apricot, avocado, and grapeseed.
Here's what Pure Body Naturals has to say about their lemon essential oil:
Naturally fresh and uplifting citrus aromas awaken the senses and clear the mind. Keep a healthy lifestyle with ease. Juts add a few drops of our natural lemon oil in a hot drink or water to energize and cleanse the body of toxins and add flavour. Great against fevers and colds. Use also as a powerful cleaner, freshener and polish to keep your home looking and smelling great. 100% Pure - so dilution may be required as it is highly concentrated and strong.
PREMIUM QUALITY LEMON OIL 100% Pure Oil No Fillers or Additives - Pure Therapeutic Grade Essential Oil (Citrus limonum)
FRESHENER - Has a natural, refreshing and uplifting scent that clears the mind and used for aromatherapy. Perfect for air freshener and freshening up clothes.
Also a MULTI-BENEFIT INGREDIENT - Add drops of lemon oil in your water for aid with digestion, to boost weight-loss efforts, and to boost your mood and metabolism.
HEALTHY LIFESTYLE- Our premium lemon oil is naturally a detox, antiseptic and disinfectant. Our pure lemon oil has the ability to help clear the skin, treat stress disorders, fever, infections, asthma, obesity, insomnia, skin disorders, hair conditions, stomach problems and tiredness. Used by Aroma therapists to treat anxiety. Good immune system booster, helps aid in digestion, and can help detoxify and purify the liver.
CLEANER - A naturally good cleanser of the body. Also a disinfectant, ideal for cleaning metal surfaces, dishes, and clothes. Perfect for polishing leather, jewellery and wood furniture. Perfect Non-toxic and natural cleaning alternative for household use.
It's cool that they suggest so many different functions of the oil. I've actually never used it as a household cleaner, but this sounds like a great idea, since its a natural disinfectant. I would just add a few drops to my dish detergent to kill bacteria and get some healthy aromatherapy while washing the dishes- talk about killing two birds with one stone!
Other Benefits:
We already know that lemon essential oil is refreshing and uplifting when used in aromatherapy. We also know that it is antibacterial and a natural disinfectant, making it a wonderful addition to cleaning products. In addition, lemon oil is very astringent, so it can be used to help with acne prone skin. Though you must remember not to apply it directly on the skin! Add a few drops into your daily cleanser or skincare mask, or apply it with one of the carrier oils listed above.
Pure Body Naturals lemon essential oil is a great household item for, well.. anyone. Whether you want to add a few drops to your humidifier, shower, or bath to help uplift your spirits or add a few drops while cleaning around the house, you'll definitely find some uses for this stuff. I also like how this oil comes in a dark, glass container, to prevent oxygenation. Remember to store in a cool, dry place! In addition, they give you two different tops- a screw top, and a dropper bottle top. I like to use the dropper bottle top, so I don't overuse the product.. trust me, it's potent!
Plus, most essential oils come in a 1 oz bottle, sometimes smaller... but Pure Body's lemon essential oil comes in an enormous 4 oz glass bottle! I've never seen one this size. For $17.95 on amazon, this is a super great value.
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