Botanical Name: Backhousia citriodora
Country of Origin: Produced and Grown in Australia
Extraction Method: Steam Distillation
Plant Part: Leaves & Terminal Branches
Type of Agriculture: Conventional
Features: Its astringent qualities are great for oily and combination skin types, helping to balance natural oils and tighten pores. Additionally, the oil's rich antioxidant content aids in reducing signs of ageing, promoting a healthier, more youthful complexion.
Properties/Benefits: Lemon myrtle essential oil is rich in compounds such as geranial and neral, which contribute to the oil’s antimicrobial qualities, helping to keep the skin clean and germ-free. These compounds are also known to support calming the skin, controlling oil production and relieving the effects of ageing. Moreover, linalool, known for its calming effects, helps soothe various skin conditions.
Specifications:
Appearance: Clear, almost colourless mobile liquid
Odour: Crisp, potent, lemony, effervescent
Note of Blends: Top
Strength of Aroma: Strong
Safety: It is important to note that essential oils should be used with care and diluted properly before use, especially when applied topically. Avoid during pregnancy. We recommend keeping usage to 0.7% or less and avoiding its use on babies and children under 2 years old.
Common Uses:
Did you know? The Backhousia citriodora plant, commonly known as Lemon Myrtle, has remarkable resilience and adaptability to fire. Unlike many other plants that may suffer or perish in bushfire conditions, Lemon Myrtle thrives in Australia's fire-prone environment. After a bushfire, it can effectively regenerate by resprouting from its lignotuber, a woody swelling of the root crown. This adaptation not only ensures the survival of the individual plant but also facilitates the rapid recovery of Lemon Myrtle populations in fire-affected areas. This showcases an extraordinary level of resilience, making Lemon Myrtle quite unique among plants.
Suggested Storage: Stored at temperature <30°C in closed containers and protected from direct sunlight.
100% True to the Botanical Name, GMO-Free, Non-Radiated, Preservative Free, Vegan Friendly, Petrochemical Free
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