Citronella Essential Oil (N° 182)

Citronella Essential Oil

Cymbopogon winterianus

Origin: Indonesia	Colour: Pale yellow to pale yellowish brown Odour: Floral, lemon like. Powerful and fresh	Extraction Method: Steam distilled

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Dilution
Dilute at a percentage of 1% of the finished blend, typically 20 drops or 1ml of essential oil to 100ml of carrier oil. Do not use undiluted on the skin. You can use up to 2% dilution for use on your body or in the bath. Consult your doctor or midwife before using during pregnancy.

Massage
Diluted with a carrier oil, Citronella can be blended with your favourite essential oils to make your own massage oil blend. We recommend Sweet Almond #215, Grapeseed #210 or Coconut Oil #203.

DIY Insect Repellent Spray
Add 10 drops of Citronella, 10 drops of Peppermint #107 and 100ml of Witch Hazel #702 to a spray bottle to make your own simple bug repellent spray. Don’t forget to shake before use.

Aromatherapy
Use in you diffuser to enjoy the refreshing scent of Citronella. For a bug banishing diffuser blend add 3 drops of Citronella, 3 drops of Tea Tree #109 and 2 drops of Lavender #102.

Green Cleaning
Citronella can be used in homemade cleaning products. You can use it for many cleaning tasks like floors, toilets, sinks, to kitchen surfaces to laundry. Add 20 drops to a bucket of hot soapy water for floor mopping. Combine 10 drops with a cup of Sodium Bicarbonate and pour down the toilet for a sparkly clean loo.

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This natural product cannot be guaranteed free from traces of nuts or other allergens. Seek medical advice before use if suffering from any medical conditions or allergies. Always conduct a patch test before using any new product.

Store in a cool dry place away from sunlight.

As our products are natural, the colour and odour may vary from batch to batch. We are continually improving our products and so on occasion the product you receive may differ slightly in appearance from images displayed on our website.