INCI name : Cymbopogon Winterianus (Citronella) Herb Oil 

CAS number : 91771-61-8

SKU code : EO-CIT-0010

EXTRACTION METHOD : Steamed Distillation

PARTS USED Leaves

ORIGIN : India

COMMON NAMES Citronella Java

APPEARANCE : Pale yellow to dark yellow colored liquid

ODOUR NOTE : Sweet, fresh, lemony, grassy-green aroma

QUALITY : 100 % pure and natural whole organic essential oil.

Approx. Shelf Life: 5 years

STORAGE CONDITION ; Store in a cool dark place

DO NOT USE DURING THE FIRST 3 MONTHS OF PREGNANCY

Massages & body care

• Body massage  use 1 to 6 drops essential oil for 10 ml carrier oil (0.5 to 2 % concentration) +++
• Body care use 2 to 6 drops essential oil for 10 ml carrier or base (1 to 2 % concentration) +++
• Haircare: Up to 3 drops into carrier oil, conditioner +++

Diffusion

• Ultrasonic Diffusers for air purification, use 10 mn 3 times a day. +++
• Spray Add 5 drops of essential oil for 10 ml of vegetable glycerine and add water +++

Others 

• Homecare: a few drops applied to the back of a shirt collar, pyjama or on a pillow. To keep away unwanted bugs

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Reported benefits & properties:

• Insect repellent(preventive)
• Insect bites (soothing and calming)
• Anti-inflammatory
• Air sanitizing, and antiseptic
• Fungicide

Traditionally used:

• To calm insect bites and skins irritations
• For preparing joint comfort massage oils in Arthritis, tendinitis, and rheumatism conditions
• To clean the air thanks to its purifying effects

Traditionally used:

• To calm insect bites and skins irritations
• For preparing joint comfort massage oils in Arthritis, tendinitis, and rheumatism conditions
• To clean the air thanks to its purifying effects

For air sanitation: Geranium (spray or diffuser)

To soothe insect’s bites: Lavender, Peppermint, spearmint (in Carrier oil or base cream, butter)

For a joints soothing massage oil: Eucalyptus Citriodora, Wintergreen, Juniper berry

As insect’s repellent (spray or diffuser): Palmarosa

May Cause irritation on highly sensitive skin

Do not use during the first 3 months of pregnancy / breastfeeding 

Keep out of reach of children and pets.

As a general rule, always perform a skin patch test before using your essential oils for the first time.

DO NOT USE UNDILUTED and seek medical and specialist advise when in doubt

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Mosquitoes repellent diffusion

On your skin. 

Mix 1 drop citronella essential oil in 4 drops of carrier oil and apply on the skin to repel the mosquitoes