fragrances · fragrance / aroma ingredient
lemon essential oil
A bright, citrus fragrance / aroma ingredient, Lemon Essential Oil is a light, volatile essential oil ready for scenting and cosmetic formulations. A welcome addition to the perfumer's and maker's shelf.
vegansingle-ingredientifra docsphthalate-freecold-pressed
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lemon essential oil
fragrances — fragrance / aroma ingredient
- inci
- citrus limon (lemon) peel oil
- role
- fragrance / aroma ingredient
- form
- liquid; yellow
- use level
- low — scent loads commonly a few percent; follow ifra category limits (confirm per ifra cert & tds)
- shelf life
- 12 months
origin · indiafor the maker's bench
01why formulators use it
- a sharp, sunny, unmistakable lemon the universal 'clean' signal.
- b housekeeping heritage decades of association with freshness and cleanliness.
- c fast-fading top expressed citrus disappears quickest in cold-process soap; anchor it or dose generously.
- d sun caution expressed lemon can be photosensitizing in leave-on products; check IFRA.
02where formulators use it
- a cleaning-adjacent products sprays and wash formats where 'clean' is the message.
- b wash-off soap & shower bright opening (accept some cure fade).
- c room & linen sprays instant freshness.
- d citrus accords the sharp corner of a blended citrus top.
- e kitchen & utility-themed lines hand soaps and cleaning-styled retail.
03technical details
| product identity | Lemon Essential Oil |
|---|---|
| inci | CITRUS LIMON (LEMON) PEEL OIL |
| appearance | Liquid; Yellow |
| odor | Bright, citrus |
| solubility | Soluble in oils & alcohol; insoluble in water (use a solubilizer for water bases) |
| suggested use | Low — scent loads commonly a few percent; follow IFRA category limits (confirm per IFRA cert & TDS) |
|---|---|
| shelf life | 12 Months |
| country of origin | India |
| packaging | Tincture |
| direct-use status | Formulation use only · not for ingestion |
skus ·KIM-FRG-014-15M ·
KIM-FRG-014-30M ·
KIM-FRG-014-50M
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handle with care
formulation use onlynot for ingestion
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maker reviews & questions
questions
Qis lemon oil safe in leave-on skin products?
kimiya staffExpressed (cold-pressed) lemon can be photosensitizing on sun-exposed skin. Follow IFRA limits for leave-on use, or favor wash-off and household-style formats. Confirm whether this lot is expressed or distilled per the TDS.
Qwhy did my lemon soap lose its scent?
kimiya staffCitrus tops are volatile and fade through cold-process cure. Anchor with litsea, lemongrass or a base note, or dose at the generous end of your limit.