100% Essential Oils Citronella 10 ml
100% Essential Oils Citronella 10 ml
Citronella (Cymbopogon Winterianus) essential oil is pale yellow, clear, citrus-scented oil, with a fresh fruity and sweet floral aroma, slightly reminiscent of melissa.
Citronella essential oil:
- Works as an insect, especially mosquitoes, repellent;
- Can help to improve mood and fight fatigue;
- Cleanses and refreshes air indoors;
- Can help to heal wounds;
- Can relax muscles after an intensive workout;
- etc.
How to use citronella oil?
For a massage after a strenuous workout, mix equal parts citronella and coconut oil.
Mix 3 drops of citronella oil with 125 ml water and use it as a tonic for oily skin with enlarged pores, problematic acne-prone skin.
To use the oil for acne reduction, dilute 50:50 with base oil such as grape seed oil.
Citronella essential oil is thought to protect against parasites by killing some types of larvae, so you can add it to hygiene and home cleaning products. This is especially relevant if you own pets.
Use 3-4 drops of oil for diffusers and aroma lamps.
For creams, lotions, massage oils, a maximum of 0.3 g per 100 g of product is recommended.
Enrichment of soap, shampoo, shower gel and other rinses and candles is recommended up to a maximum of 1.1 g using 100 g of base.
How to combine with other oils?
Combination with other oils depends on the purpose – therapeutic, indoor fragrance, etc. In oil blends, essential oils enhance and complement each other.
Essential oils are not medicine. Their effects are researched and, due to the EU's control of health claims, we cannot provide a full description of their properties.