Citronella Essential Oil

8.800 JD

Description

Organic Citronella Essential Oil
Cymbopogon Nardus

A strong citrusy scent.

It is most commonly used as a natural fragrant oil in beauty, as an insect repellent and in household and perfume products. When inhaled, citronella can encourage relaxation and invigoration.

Blends well with peppermint and tea tree.

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May be used as a sprays for the home, in an aroma diffuser, as a home cleaner and added to shower oils as a remedy.

*It has been seen to produce irritation, dermatitis or sensitisation of skin if used in high concentrations.
*It should not be used on the skin of small children and should be avoided during pregnancy.

This product contains:
Cymbopogon Nardus (Citronella) Leaf Oil.

Recommended Uses

1. Natural Insect Repellent: Has been registered as a gentle, plant-based insect repellent. For best results apply about every 60-30 minutes for its' bug-repelling effects to last. You can combine several drops with shower oil and spread it on your body like a lotion, or add 10 drops to a spray bottle with water.

2. Uplifting Stress Reducing: With its citrusy scent it can be both uplifting and relaxing. Diffuse 4 drops it in your home or office.

3. Natural Perfume & Room Spray: With its clean, fresh scent similar to lemon you can naturally deodorize your home, dishwasher, refrigerator and laundry machine. To make a natural room freshener, put 4 drops of oil along with water into a spray bottle. By running a cycle to freshen your household appliances with a few drops of citronella.

4. Kitchen Cleaner: With strong antifungal and antibacterial properties, citronella oil can be used to help clean your kitchen, bathroom or household surfaces without the need for harsh chemicals. Add 5 drops to spray bottle with water and some ethanol for an instant room freshener and surface wipe.

5. Anti-fungal Anti-bacterial: Being both an antibacterial and antifungal essential oil, citronella can help with many common skin complaints, including athlete’s foot and acne. To use topically, always dilute it 2 drops with a tablespoon of carrier oil such as Calendula Shower Oil.

Benefits

Citronella is most commonly used as a natural fragrant oil in insect repellents. Also used in beauty, household and perfume products. When inhaled, citronella can encourage relaxation and invigoration.