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Lemon (distilled)

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Citrus x limon

Citrus limonum

Rutaceae · Vỏ quả · Fruit peel · Steam-distilled


Lemon (distilled) essential oil (Citrus x limon) — botanical illustration
Citrus x limon

Safety

Skin sensitization if oxidized

Oxidation products of (+)-limonene can sensitize skin. Store properly.

Not phototoxic, unlike expressed lemon. No specific dermal concentration limit.

No data indicates hazard in pregnancy.


Usage guidelines

Phototoxic
No
Storage
Dark, sealed, refrigerated; add antioxidant

Chemistry

Volatile constituents
(+)-Limonene57.0 – 70.0 %
β-Pinene8.0 – 12.0 %
γ-Terpinene8.0 – 10.5 %
α-Pinene2.0 – 3.0 %
Sabinene1.5 – 2.5 %
α-Terpineol0.5 – 2.5 %
Geranial0.5 – 2.0 %

Botanical source

Distilled lemon oil is a distilled version of lemon peel oil, distinct from the standard expressed lemon (cold-pressed).

The distillation process removes furocoumarins, so the oil is not phototoxic.

Lighter, less complex aroma than expressed. Primarily used as a food flavoring.


Notes

In cosmetics, distilled lemon is chosen when lemon aroma is desired without phototoxic risk.

Does not carry the berloque dermatitis risk of expressed lemon.