Looking for a way to make your own lemon essential oil? Here’s a quick and easy DIY guide!
How To Make Lemon Essential Oil
Making your own lemon essential oil is easy and can be done with just a few supplies. All you need is a lemon, some carrier oil and a small glass bottle. Keep reading to learn how to make your own lemon essential oil!
Lemons are a great fruit for making essential oils because they have such a strong, fresh scent. Lemon essential oil can be used in a diffuser to freshen up your home or office, or added to homemade cleaning products for an extra boost of citrusy freshness.
To make your own lemon essential oil, start by washing and drying a lemon. Cut the lemon in half crosswise and then use a paring knife to remove the peel, being careful not to take any of the white pith with it. Place the peel in a small glass jar or bottle and add enough carrier oil to cover. Carrier oils can be purchased at most health food stores – we like jojoba or sweet almond oil for this purpose.
Seal the jar or bottle tightly and store in a cool, dark place for 2-3 weeks, shaking it every few days. After 2-3 weeks, strain the mixture through a coffee filter or cheesecloth into another small glass container
Benefits Of Using Lemon Essential Oil
There are many benefits of using lemon essential oil. This oil can help to boost your mood, increase energy levels, and promote relaxation. Additionally, lemon essential oil can help to improve your skin complexion and reduce inflammation.
How To Use Lemon Essential Oil
Lemon essential oil is a versatile oil that can be used in many different ways. Here are some ideas on how to use lemon essential oil:
– Add a few drops to your favorite shampoo or conditioner for an invigorating scalp massage.
– Mix lemon essential oil with olive oil and use it as a furniture polish.
– Add a drop or two to your laundry load for a refreshing scent.
– Make a homemade air freshener by mixing lemon essential oil with water in a spray bottle.
– Diffuse lemon essential oil throughout your home to boost your mood and energy levels.
