Essential oil, lemon myrtle

Lemon myrtle essential oil is produced in Australia by steam distillation from the Lemon Myrtle tree. It is hand-harvested in the wild and from it arises a beautiful fresh, sweet citrus fragrance , which is refreshing and stimulating . Its intensity is much stronger than, for example, that of lemon. It has strong antibacterial effects and contains more than 96 % of the aldehyde citral, it helps cleanse the skin as well as the air. When applied to the skin, especially oily and acne-prone skin, this oil must be dosed carefully, a maximum usage of 0.7 % is recommended. All supplied raw materials are of cosmetic grade , not suitable for internal use. When handling, use appropriate protective equipment. Do you know what the shelf life of essential oils is, how to store them correctly, or which essential oils to combine? You can read everything about essential oils on our blog . WHAT ARE ESSENTIAL OILS? Essential oils, also called ethereal oils, are natural aromatic substances that come from various parts of plants – trunks, roots, seeds, flowers, leaves, etc. They give plants their characteristic scent and, in addition, they also have healing and protective effects. They act very positively on symptoms on the physical, emotional and mental level. Their chemical composition is fairly complex. Essential oils are most often obtained from plants by distillation, extraction or pressing. Essential oils are highly concentrated and are used directly on the skin only after dilution with carrier vegetable oils (almond, apricot kernel, jojoba, etc.). The only exceptions are tea tree and la