Lemongrass Essential Oil
Description:
Mainly used as a citrusy addition to most Asian cooking, lemongrass can produce a bittersweet essential oil that has powerful muscular relief effects, as well as numerous antioxidant and antitoxin uses. It’s the ability to be used as a deodorant is it’s a most popular application, although ti also shines as a general cleanser for the face and skin, as well as the hands.
Benefits of Lemongrass Essential Oil:
- Natural deodoriser that leaves little residue and doesn't clog pores
- A light aroma that leaves skin feeling fresh without an overbearing scent
- Antioxidant and cleansing properties that keeps the skin clean
- Provides powerful pain relief to joints, knuckles, and muscles
Common uses:
- Tightens the elastin fibres in the epidermis
INCI Name: Cymbopogon schoenanthus Oil
Recommended use level: 1 - 5 %
Botanical name: Cymbopogon flexuosus
Common name: Lemongrass Cochin
Plant part: Leaves
Extraction method: Steam distilled
Note: Top
Strength of aroma: Strong
Aromatic scent: Strong, grassy, herbaceous and citrus aroma
Caution: Non-toxic. It may cause sensitisation and irritation in some individuals. Avoid during pregnancy
