Health Benefits of Lemon Essential Oil


Lemon 100% Pure Therapeutic Grade Essential Oil- 10 ml Lemon is one of the aromatherapy essential oils with multiple health benefits. This healing oil which is extracted from the plant by expression, has a citrusy scent is used for:
1. Acne
2. Depression
3. Aids mental concentration

Lemon essential oil for acne
Lemon is one of the most effective aromatherapy oils for managing acne. To reap these health benefits of lavender essential oil, add 20 drops of lemon essential oil to 100 ml of distilled water and use it as you facial toner.

During your weekly facial, you can also have a facial massage using a facial massage oil made by adding 25 drops of lemon essential oil to ½ cup (4 oz or 125 ml) of sweet almond oil or jojoba or any other carrier oil of your choice to create an acne busting relaxing facial massage oil. Note that the lemon in this acne busting facial massage oil will also help lighten any dark acne spots you may have developed on your skin.

Lemon essential oil for depression
To use this aromatherapy oil to help you feel better when you start feeling blue, add 50 drops (2.5 ml or ½ teaspoons) of lemon essential oil to one cup (8 oz or 250 ml) of distilled water in a spray bottle and use it to spray your face, neck and body whenever you need to be refreshed and rejuvenated.

Lemon essential oil to aid mental concentration
The aromatherapy benefits pf lemon essential oil also include aiding mental concentration. To use it to keep you mentally alert, simply add 20 drops of lemon essential oil to your room diffuser as you work. If you are going for a long drive, you can also add lemon essential oil to your car’s diffuser according to the manufacturer's instructions and let the stimulating scent envelope you as you drive.

Words of Caution
Though most aromatherapy essential oils are safe to use, if you have any medical condition or you are pregnant, you should always consult a certified aromatherapist before using aromatherapy essential oils.

In addition, do not confuse natural essential oils with fragrance oils are the later are purely synthetic and do not have the therapeutic benefits of pure essential oils. Therefore, purchase  organic, therapeutic blend aromatherapy essential oils from ethical suppliers and improve your physical, mental and emotional well being.

Learn more about the health benefits of lemon and other essential oils in the Aromatherapy 101 Course.