50ml Citronella Essential Oil
Features
- 100% Pure Natural Oil - Refreshing and Cleansing: Blends well with lemon, geranium, pine, orange, cedarwood
- Useful for oily complexion, excessive perspiration, insect repellent, immune booster, chills, colds, headaches
- Massage: Immune system booster
- Aroma/Vapour: Chills, colds, flu, headaches, migraine
- Ideal for travel, easily fits into your pocket, bag or purse. Size meets international air travel regulations.
Product Details
- Product Dimensions: 0.26 pounds
- Shipping Weight: 0.26 pounds
- ASIN: B004RGB40S
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- Average Customer Review: Customer Reviews
Product Description
CitronellaLatin Name. Cymbopogon nardus
Description
Citronella has a refreshing and cleansing nature. It is renowned for its insect repelling ability, but has a wealth of home and medicinal properties.
History
Although it is unclear when citronella was first used, it has many folk and traditional uses in the home, personal hygiene and medicine.
Source
Originally a native to Sri Lanka, the oil is a product of the grass, fresh or dried. However it is also cultivated in a number of other tropical areas worldwide, including Java, Vietnam and Central America. Many other species of this grass exist.
Reported Benefits
Insect Repellent - particularly well known for its mosquito repelling properties.
Bactericidal
Fungicidal
Antiseptic
Antidepressant
Deodorising
Skin Types
Can be used on different skin types when diluted (follow standard dilution guidelines) but be watchful of an allergic reaction (see below). It is always worth testing on a small area first.
Potential Adverse Effects
Allergic reaction to the oil may occur if it is mixed with other essential oils. Check what other oils are mixed with the Citronella prior to use on the skin.
