🌿 Everyday uses of lime essential oil (distilled)

🌿 Everyday uses of lime essential oil (distilled)

✅ 1. Room Freshener

  • Add 4–6 drops of lime oil to a diffuser with water.
  • It freshens the air, uplifts mood, and removes stale odors.

🧴 2. Natural Cleaner

  • Mix:
    • 1 cup water
    • 1 cup vinegar
    • 10–15 drops of lime oil
  • Use as a spray to clean kitchen counters, tables, tiles, or the fridge.
  • Lime oil helps cut grease and leaves a fresh scent.

🛀 3. Refreshing Bath

  • Add 2–3 drops of lime oil to a tablespoon of carrier oil (like coconut or olive oil).
  • Mix into warm bath water for an energizing soak.

🪒 4. Aftershave / Face Mist

  • Add 1–2 drops of lime oil to 50 ml of rose water or witch hazel.
  • Shake well and spritz lightly (avoid direct sunlight afterward, as citrus oils can be photosensitive).

🍋 5. Laundry Boost

  • Add 4–5 drops of lime oil to your washing machine before the rinse cycle.
  • Leaves clothes smelling fresh and clean.

💧 6. Hand Wash or Dish Soap

  • Add a few drops to unscented hand wash or dish soap.
  • Lime oil helps cut grease and adds a clean citrus scent.

🧘 7. Mood Booster

  • Put 1 drop on a tissue or cotton ball and inhale gently.
  • Lime oil’s crisp aroma helps reduce fatigue and lift mood.

⚠️ Important safety notes:

  • Always dilute lime oil before applying to skin.
  • Avoid sun exposure for several hours after applying to skin (even distilled lime oil can cause mild photosensitivity).
  • Keep away from eyes and sensitive areas.
  • Not for direct ingestion unless labeled as food-grade and used with guidance.
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