For aromatherapy use. For all other uses, carefully dilute with a carrier oil such as jojoba, grapeseed, olive or almond oil prior to use. Please consult an essential oil book or other professional reference source for suggested dilution ratios.
Liquid
100ml
Apply to affected areas 2–3 times a day or as recommended by a health care practitioner. Keep out of reach of children.
- 100% Pure
- Sourced from aromatic tall grass
- Lemony & pungent scent
- Mixes nicely with Eucalyptus, Tea Tree, Cedarwood, Lemon
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Citronella Oil
Citronella is a a grass that can be typically found in some Asian countries and some islands of the South Pacific...
This strongly scented oil has a slight lemony aroma which some find invigorating and stimulating. It is a favourite among outdoor enthusiasts whose use its pungent smell to encourage metal clarity.
Uses
In aromatherapy Citronella is thought to having a cooling effect; good for stress; uplifting spirits and stimulating brain function. Often used in an essential oil burner, Citronella is the ideal companion for warm summer nights. It is also found in many cosmetics, shampoos, perfumes, and candles.
Dilution
Because of their extremely concentrated state, it is important to dilute essential oils in other high quality carrier oils like olive, almond, grape seed, or sesame. Keeping in the spirit of oil not mixing with water, an essential oil can only be diluted by mixing it with another oil. When essential oils are used without being diluted, they can cause severe skin irritation, gastrointestinal upset and even liver damage in the long term. Certain essential oils are not for internal use, and can be toxic even in small amounts.
Essential Oils can be:
*inhaled through steam inhalation, humidifiers, diffusers, and vaporizers
*added to a carrier oil and applied to your skin directly or as a hot or cold compress
*spritzed onto objects like pillows, bedding and furniture
*added to infusers, potpourri and candles to enhance the odour of an indoor space
*applied to skin as perfume when properly diluted
*added to soaps, cleaning solutions, lotions and creams, face and body spray
*added to baths, hot tubs, Jacuzzis, hand and foot baths and saunas
Essential Oil Uses
Essential oils are aromatic compounds extracted from a number of different plants. They are also known as volatile oils because they evaporate so quickly, which is also how they create such a strong aroma in the air. Because of this ability to quickly create strong scents, these oils are often used in perfumes, cosmetics, soaps and other scented products.
How are they made?
Essential oils are extracted from the plant by steam distillation, cold pressing, or solvent extraction. Good quality products create a pure product that will evaporate cleanly if dripped on a piece of paper. Each type of extraction is used for different plant materials. Solvent extraction is used for substances like flowers that contain very little volatile oil, and those that can be damaged by the temperatures used in steam distillation. Solvents used are hexane or supercritical carbon dioxide. Because carbon dioxide evaporates quickly when the temperature is raised to normal, it is the preferred solvent extraction method to maintain purity. Solvent extraction performed at lower temperatures is preferred to maintain the integrity of the active compounds.
Essential oils are only for topical use and should be dilited with a carrier oil before applying. Test a small patch to see if you have an allergic reaction before using. Essential oils can also be mixed with water and used in a diffuser to freshen or clean your home.
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