Essential oil, lemon

Lemon essential oil gives cosmetics a fresh citrus scent along with a cleansing and refreshing effect, making it particularly suitable for products for oily and normal skin . It is obtained by cold pressing from the peel of Citrus limon fruit. It is added to cleansing preparations, soaps, shampoos, body and massage oils, and candles, where alongside the scent it contributes to a feeling of cleanliness and freshness. What the oil does in the product The manufacturer lists five functions for lemon oil. Their extent depends on the dosage and the type of product. Scent – fresh scent of fresh lemon. It is volatile, so in the finished product it is most noticeable after opening and during application. Cleansing – according to the manufacturer, it helps remove impurities and excess sebum from skin and hair. This is used in rinse-off cleansing preparations and in products for oily skin. Refreshing and cooling sensation – the manufacturer describes a refreshing and mildly cooling sensation on the skin, suitable for after-sun preparations, body products, and foot preparations. Antimicrobial effect – the manufacturer states antimicrobial properties. In cosmetics these serve as support for skin cleanliness, but the essential oil does not replace the product's preservative system. Skin brightening – the manufacturer mentions evening out the skin tone and a fresher appearance. This is the manufacturer's claim and is not supported by a clinical study in the documentation. Use in formulation Lemon essential oil is not water-soluble ; it dissolves in oils and alcohol. In emulsions and anhyd