Lemon Essential Oil: Ways It Can Improve Your Well-Being

Essential oils can have a vast variety of uses and lemon essential oil doesn’t disappoint. Known for their ‘fresh’ scent, lemons have long been used in cleaning supplies, to flavor foods and drinks, as well as in lotions, soaps, and other health products. Including lemon essential oil in your oil collection can help improve your general well being. Use It for Your Cleaning Lemon and lemon essential oil are two of the best supplies to have in your house. Lemon essential oil is a powerful weapon against grime and grit – and it’s completely natural! Cleaning supplies from the store are full of chemicals, stink up entire rooms, and can cost a lot of money. However, lemon essential oil (as well as lavender, pine and cinnamon essential oils) are not only natural from the earth, they also smell amazing, and only take a few drops to get the job done. As a natural antibacterial agent, the oil is perfect for spraying down kitchen and bathroom surfaces. Add a few drops to a spray bottle full of equal parts white vinegar and water and you’ve got a cleaner and sanitizer that is just as good as anything on the store shelves. If you have a surface that is sticky with gum, sticker adhesive or tape, rub one or two drops of lemon essential oil directly on the surface with a clean rag. In a matter of a few swipes, the oil lifts the gumminess and your surface will be good as new. Lemon essential oil works great on removing stains as well. If you’re cleaning your carpets or rugs, drop about fifteen drops of the lemon essential oil into your carpet cleaning solution. This addition will not only help lift stains, but also leave your room smelling fresh. There are many uses for lemon essential oil in your house. Get started with these suggestions, and experiment with more. Soon your house will be glistening and smelling lemon fresh, too. Use It for Your Health Already knowing the benefits of lemon essential oil in your home, it’s time to look at what it does for your body and well being. Since lemons are made of 68% of the natural antioxidant, dlimonene, it’s fantastic for the skin. If you’re prone to oily skin or acne, placing a drop of lemon essential oil on a blemish will help clear your skin – leaving a healthy glow. Please note that if you do apply it directly to your skin, you should also protect your skin from sun exposure as lemon essential oil is photosensitizing. Lemon essential oil is also a natural antiseptic. When applied to a small wound, rash, or skin irritation, the affected area will be diminished and less bothersome. The oil is also anti-microbial and antifungal. When applied to the skin, also keep in mind that it can be harsh on sensitive skin. While it can be applied directly to the skin and the affected area, it can also be diluted in carrier oil, such as jojoba. For a morning or afternoon refresher, put a few drops in your tea or even a glass of still water. It lifts the mood, energizes the body and it also boosts your immune system. Speaking of immune system, if you’re congested or fighting a cold, put several drops of the oil into your humidifier or vaporizer and its essence will help clear chest and nose congestion. Lemon essential oil is a must-have in any household. It is a fantastic oil to have around the house, and to use for a variety of ailments in the body. Your home and body will thank you!