Name: Organic Lemon Essential Oil, Citrus limon.

Obtained by pressing the peels.
Note : head.
Origin : Italy.
Composition : 100% pure, whole and natural.
Characterizing biochemical profile : monoterpenes (limonene 70%, beta-pinene 10%).

Fragrance description : citrus, fresh, fruity, sunny.

Keyword : activator.
Possible uses : food, room, cosmetic aroma. Described in Applied Aromatherapy.

Uses in diffusers : strongly antiseptic, it kills pathogens present in the environment.

Fragrance effects : makes you alert and active, stimulates attention. Avoids distracted errors, enhances performance capabilities, increases concentration, reinforces attention. Spray it in environments where the demand for attention is at its highest (school, offices, seminars). Awaken vital energies, give security, self-confidence. Stimulates communication.

Uses in Psycho-aromatherapy: stimulates concentration, removes tiredness and makes active. Invigorating and energizing, it promotes optimism and helps to try new ventures. Facilitates logical, rational and scientific thinking. Improves calculation and problem-solving skills. Stimulates the parasympathetic nervous system and strengthens sensory perceptions. Awaken energy. Very effective on depression and in cases of physical exhaustion, it acts on the hypothalamus, stimulates the brain and the functions of the parasympathetic system, promotes concentration and understanding of mathematical and linguistic disciplines. Recommended for people who are too phlegmatic, not very reactive and who are often prey to bad moods.
Applications: environmental diffusion and inhalation. 1 drop per m2, 2 drops in a handkerchief.**

Uses in cosmetics* : anti-cellulite, reduces fat. Astringent and antiseptic, it is ideal for oily skin and hair. Strengthens fragile hair and slows the formation of dandruff. Effective deodorant. Excellent for sports, an immediate burst of energy. Lightens freckles and skin blemishes. Treats stretch marks.

Fun fact : in the kitchen, just 1 drop is enough to add a fizzy touch to drinks and ice cream.

Warnings and contraindications : non-toxic, non-irritating, it is photosensitizing so do not apply to the skin before sun exposure.

*Disclaimer: the information provided comes from the literature and is not a product attribute, has a purely informative value and cannot be understood as therapeutic properties.

** Luca Fortuna, naturopathic psychoaromatherapy.