Elevate and uplift your mood with these sharp, fresh and fruity aromas. These three citrus oils can help in reducing nervous tension, anxiety and stress. Also beneficial for oily skin, acne, circulation. (Available in 10ml)
Part of our Made By Me home aromatherapy range - Create your own bespoke blends at home, choose from our wide selection of bases, essential oils and accessories to make your own shampoos, shower gels, massage oils, moisturisers and much more!
Lime | Citrus aurantifolia | Fresh, Sharp, Citrus | Top Note
Uplifting and invigorating with a sharp scent, Useful for acne, greasy skin, spots, circulation, has antiseptic & antiviral properties.
Lime Essential Oil Safety Data
Using Essential Oils
Sweet Orange | Citrus aurantium amara | Sweet, Light, Fresh, Citrus | Top Note
A Gentle balancing oil, uplifting to the mood and mind, can help with anxiety. Useful for stress and nausea, and good for dull and oily complexions.
Sweet Orange Essential Oil Safety Data
Using Essential Oils
Grapefruit | Citrus paradisii | Fresh, Fruity, Citrus | Top Note
Balancing, uplifting to mood and mind, may help with anxiety, useful for congested and oily skin, muscle fatigue.
Grapefruit Essential Oil Safety Data
Using Essential Oils
Essential oils are very powerful and should be used with caution. Here are a few tips that you may find useful, although we advise that you consult a fully qualified, registered aromatherapist who will be able to advise you on the safe methods of use. Why not give us a ring at 01455 251020 or email [email protected] if you are unsure we will be happy to help.
Inhalation
Undiluted essential oils may be inhaled from a tissue or a pillow (4-6 drops). Alternatively, they can be inhaled from a bowl of hot water (3 or 4 drops) or a diffuser (see table below), but avoid this if asthmatic. Never inhale essential oils directly from the bottle.
Shampoo and Bath Foam
Create unique aromatherapy bath foams or shampoos by mixing up to 30 drops of your own essential oil blend into 100ml of a suitable bath foam base or shampoo base.
Skincare Cream
Essential oils can be added to vegetable-based creams and then developed into facial products or topical creams. Do not add more than 15 drops of essential oil to 50ml of your base cream.
Pregnancy
Essential oils are best avoided during the first months of pregnancy. After the third month, many oils can be used safely and effectively. If in doubt, always consult a qualified aromatherapist. Find out more in our blog, Aromatherapy & Pregnancy
Bath, Massage, Vaporiser
See the table below, which gives the correct amounts to use depending on age, and a brief guide on how to use.
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12+ Years |
Child 2-12 Yrs |
Baby 0-2 Yrs |
How to Use |
Bath |
4-6 drops in a vegetable carrier oil, lotion or detergent base |
2-3 drops diluted in a small amount of white lotion or detergent base |
1-2 drops diluted in a small amount of white lotion or detergent base |
Allow water to run into the bath, then add your blend and swish to disperse evenly for about 2 minutes |
Massage |
4-6 drops in 10-15ml of vegetable carrier oil |
2-4 drops in 10ml lotion or vegetable carrier oil |
2 drops in 10ml lotion or vegetable carrier oil |
Massage your blend directly on the skin. Use very gentle strokes when massaging a baby. |
Vaporiser |
4-6 drops in a small amount of water (ideally distilled) |
The subtle release of aromatic oils into the air induces relaxation or stimulation. Always follow the manufacturer’s instructions. |
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Diffuser |
3-5 drops per 100ml of water (ideally distilled) |
Please note a detergent base would be a soap base, bath foam base or a shampoo base for example.
You can see our selection of bases here.