ESSENTIAL OIL ~ Lemon
Hello my friends,
I'm sharing one of my fav essential oil with you this month . . .
Lemon
Cold-pressed from the rinds of lemons.
1 drop is equivalent to the juice of 2 lemons.
Doesn’t erode teeth enamel like lemon’s do.
How and Why to Use?
Clean Home | Being antiseptic and antifungal – simply add a few drops to water to disinfect your kitchen and bathroom (do not use on granite or stone)
Veggies | Add 1-2 drops to a bowl of water to wash away pesticides and toxins from fruit and veggies (if not buying organic)
Washing | Apply a drop or 2 to harsh laundry stains, or add a few drops in your wash to help brighten whites
Dishwasher | Add to dishwasher to help remove hard water spots
Cooking | Delicious addition to marinades, salad dressings and sweet treats (cheaper than buying the fruit!)
Skin | Can help reduce the appearance of blemishes - Add 1 drop to your evening moisturiser
Whatever brand of oil you do use - just make sure it is 100% pure, cold-pressed and therapeutic grade.
PRECAUTIONS
Care must always be taken before using any essential oils:
Pregnant women should always consult their health professional before using essential oils
Like most citrus essential oils, lemon oil is phototoxic and you should not expose your skin to direct sunlight
Always dilute it with a suitable carrier oil before applying to the skin
Even after dilution, do a patch test on a discrete area of skin to ensure that you do not have a reaction