Description:

Natural lemongrass oil
high cosmetics & Toiletries value
best for spa & aromatherapy
for lotions, perfumes, creams, toners

Lemongrassoil (Cymbopogon citratus)

Appearance : Thin sherrycoloured

Aroma : Fresh, Lemony andEarthy

Color : Dark Yellowto amber and reddish 

Chemical constituents:: Lemongrass oil hasvarious chemical compounds that include myrcene, citronellal,geranyl acetate, nerol, geraniol, neral and traces of limonene andcitral.

Extraction: It is extracted bythe steam distillation of the dry leaves.  

Aromatherapy uses: 
It has apleasant lemony fragrance and has antidepressant, antiseptic,bactericide, carminative, deodorant, digestive, diuretic,fungicide, galactagogue, insecticide, prophylactic, stimulant andtonic properties.Its aromainspires and brings fresh energy, clears the mind. Popular skincare ingredient for oily, mature and inflamed skin (in moderation).This reviving oil will re-energize a person and helps the bodyrecover after illness by invigorating the glandularsystem. 

Cosmetics and Toiletries:Lemongrass isa favorite of soapers for its staying power in soap. It isexcellent for skin and supporting the body, use in a carrier lotionor oil for massage.Lemongrasscan be used with a carrier in the bath.It is used ininsect repellents, room sprays, soaps and detergents.Lemongrassessential oil is found most often in cosmetics such as hairconditioner and facial water lotion for oily hair andskin. 

Lemongrassessential oil can also be used as a deodorant to curbperspiration. It is used in making body butter whichreplenishes moisture to skin cells while protecting theskin.Naturalfresh-cut lemongrass detoxifies as it purifies. 
After thedistillation process, the exhausted grass is used locally to feedcattle.
 
Lemongrassoil is widely used in soaps and lotion bases.Lemongrassalso freshens the air with natural fragrances, thus eliminating theneed for synthetic, harmful air freshners.It can bekept in the kitchen, study, bathroom, bedroom, office, workshop,glove compartment, garage, pocket, purse etc. 


Lemongrass Essential Oil