Organic LemongrassEssential Oil

Scientific Name: Cymbopogon Flexuosus

Origin: India

Plant Part: Leaves

Scent: Fresh, Strong, Lemon-like, Grassy-Herbaceous

Color: Yellow, Transparent

Consistency: Thin

Perfumery Note: Top - Middle

Initial Aroma Strength: Strong

Extraction Method: Steam Distilled

Organic Lemongrass Essential Oil: Uses, Benefits, and Blends

The exotic scent of Organic Lemongrass Essential Oil is the perfect way to freshen up your house or office. Whether you choose to diffuse Lemongrass, or even add it to soaps and candles, it brings a unique, aromatic, long-lasting fragrance to any room. Lemongrass Oil also works to mask the scent of humans and pets to mosquitoes, making it an excellent natural alternative to other commercial insect repellents.

Lemongrass, a cousin to Citronella, is another long grass that is native to regions in Asia, Africa, and Australia. You will very often see it in Asian cuisine, particularly to season meats and other marinades. Lemongrass Oil is a common perfume fragrance, and it’s in many different cosmetic and beauty products. It is also one of the more popular ways to repel mosquitoes, through diffusion, incense, candles, or even topical use. Lemongrass Oil is also great for attracting bees, as its main components are some of the same ones in the pheromones given off by working bees to find their hive.  

Organic Lemongrass Essential Oil Benefits: Component Breakdown

• Citral-a (33.1%): This isomer is more commonly referred to as geranial. It smells strongly of lemon and is often an ingredient in perfumes. Alone, citral can induce allergies in many people. 
• Citral-b (30%): The second isomer of citral, citral-b, is also referred to as neral. Neral also smells like lemon but is sweeter than geranial. It is a monoterpenoid and works as a plant metabolite. 
• Geranyl Acetate (12.0%): An organic monoterpene, geranyl acetate is primarily put into use for fragrance in soaps and creams. It is also used by perfumers.
• Linalool (2.6%): Linalool is a terpene common to many plants, flowers, and herbs. It boasts a spicy, floral aroma, and is in the majority of scented cleaning and hygiene products. 

Organic Lemongrass Essential Oil Uses: For Wholesale Purposes

Skincare Products

Research indicates that Organic Lemongrass Essential Oil can possibly work as an alternative treatment for certain inflammatory skin conditions. These can include eczema, rosacea, acne, and psoriasis. Additionally, products containing Lemongrass Oil may potentially help smooth irritated and dry skin, helping it to retain moisture. Try adding Lemongrass to shampoos, conditioners, lotions, or creams, to get both the benefits for your skin and a dash of lemon-fresh fragrance. 

Lemongrass Oil for Soap Making 

Using Organic Lemongrass Essential Oil for making artisan soaps is a great way to incorporate a citrus fragrance. Citrus oils are top notes, which happen to be the first aroma that reaches you when you smell a scent. However, they are also the first to dissipate, which means soaps with citrus oils tend to lose their fragrance quickly. Lemongrass is a great solution to this problem, as it is a middle note and will give the illusion of citrus but linger longer. 

Organic Lemongrass Essential Oil Blends for Diffusing

No Mosquitoes, No Problem

• Organic Lemongrass Essential Oil (Cymbopogon Flexuosus) x 3 Drops 
• Citronella Essential Oil (Cymbopogon Nardus) x 3 Drops
• Peppermint Essential Oil (Mentha Piperita) x 3 Drops
• Spearmint Essential Oil (Mentha Spicata) x 3 Drops 

Havana Nights

• Organic Lemongrass Essential Oil (Cymbopogon Flexuosus) x 2 Drops
• Sweet Orange Essential Oil (Citrus Cinensis) x 4 Drops
• Ylang-Ylang Essential Oil (Cananga Odorata) x 3 Drops
• Jasmine Essential Oil (Jasminum Grandiflorum) x 2 Drops

Fun & Flirty

• Organic Lemongrass Essential Oil (Cymbopogon Flexuosus) x 2 Drops 
• Bergamot Essential Oil (Citrus Bergamia) x 2 Drops
• Rose Geranium Essential Oil (Pelargonium Roseum) x 3 Drops

Precautions

Lemongrass can cause skin irritations in some individuals. Never apply essential oils directly to your skin. It is necessary to dilute them first, following appropriate guidelines. The National Association for Holistic Aromatherapy recommends diluting 15-20 drops of essential oil with 1oz of carrier oil for topical use on adults. If you have sensitive skin you should start lower, working your way up. You may also try doing a patch test first, where you place the diluted oils on a small patch of skin for 24 hours. You should also never consume essential oils internally, due to their potency. If you are currently taking medication or suffering from an underlying health issue, speak with a professional before using essential oils just to be on the safe side. 

Flash Point

71 °C

Conclusion

VINEVIDA’s Organic Lemongrass Essential Oil comes from India, which offers the ideal climate to grow strong, aromatic Cymbopogon Flexuosus. From this grass, we can steam distill organic, fragrant Lemongrass Essential Oil for any purpose. It is a great addition to natural candles and soaps, with a long-lasting fragrance throw that brings the fresh scent of lemon to your artisan creations. It also works as an outdoor protectant, masking your scent from pesky insects like mosquitoes. If you have other uses for Lemongrass Essential Oil, drop us a comment below and let us know!

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