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Lime Essential Oil is extracted from the Peels of Citrus Aurantifolia or Lime through the method of Steam Distillation. Lime is a world known fruit and is native to Southeast Asia and South Asia, it is now grown all around the world with slightly different variety. It belongs to the family of Rutaceae and it is an evergreen tree. Parts of Lime are used in many forms, from cooking to medicinal purposes. It is a great source of Vitamin C and can provide 60 to 80 percent of daily recommended amount of Vitamin C. Lime Leaves are used in making teas and home decorations, Lime juice is used in cooking and making drinks and its rinds are added to bakery products for a bitter sweet taste. It is very popularly used in Southeast India to make pickles and flavour drinks.  

Lime Essential Oil has a sweet, fruity and citrusy scent, which creates fresh, energising feeling. That is why it is popular in Aromatherapy to treat Anxiety and Depression. It is also used in Diffusers to treat morning sickness and Nausea, it also boosts up confidence and promote the feeling of self-worth. Lime Essential oil has all the healing and Anti-microbial properties of lemon, which is why it is an excellent anti-acne and anti-ageing agent. It is very popular in skin care industry for treating acne breakouts and preventing blemishes. It is also used to treat dandruff and clean the scalp. It keeps hair shiny and thus is added to hair care products for such benefits. It is also added to steaming oils to improve breathing and bring relief to sore threat. Lime Essential Oil’s anti-bacterial and anti-fungal properties are used in making ani infection creams and treatment.

BENEFITS OF LIME ESSENTIAL OIL
Anti-acne: Lime essential oil is a natural solution for painful acne and pimples. It fights off the bacteria trapped in the acne puss and clear the area. It also gently exfoliates skin and removes dead skin without being too harsh. It clears acne and prevents reoccurrence.

Anti-Ageing: It is filled with anti-oxidants which binds with free radicals that cause premature ageing of skin and body. It also prevents oxidation, that reduces fine lines, wrinkles and darkness around the mouth. It also promotes faster healing of cuts and bruises on the face and reduce scars and marks.

Glowing look: Lime essential oil is rich in anti-oxidants and a great source of Vitamin C, that remove blemishes, marks, dark spots and hyper pigmentation caused by oxidation. Its Vitamin C content helps in achieving an even skin tone and improve skin health as well. It promotes blood circulation, which makes skin plump red and glowing.

Oil balance: Citric acid present in Lime essential oil reduces excess oil and open clogged pores, it removes dead cells that restrict skin from breathing and cause dirt to accumulate in the skin. This gives skin a chance to rejuvenate and breathe, which makes it more glowing and healthier.

Reduced dandruff and Clean Scalp: Its anti-bacterial and anti-microbial properties clear scalp and reduces dandruff. It also controls sebum production and excess oil in the scalp, this makes scalp cleaner and healthier. When used regularly, it prevents reoccurrence of dandruff.

Prevents Infections: It is anti-bacterial and microbial in nature, that forms a protective layer against infection causing microorganisms. It prevents body from infections, rashes, boils and allergies and sooths irritated skin. It is best suited to treat infections like Eczema, Psoriasis and dry skin conditions. It has been used to treat skin infection, since a very long time.

Faster Healing: It contracts skin and removes scars, marks and spots caused by various skin conditions. It can be mixed into daily moisturizer and used for faster and better healing of open wounds and cuts. Its antiseptic nature prevents any infection from happening in an open wound or cut. It has been used to as a first aid and wound treatment in many cultures.

Reduce Stress, Anxiety and Depression: This is the most famous benefit of Lime essential oil, its Citrusy, fruity and calming aroma reduces symptoms of Stress, Anxiety and Depression. It has a refreshing and sedative effect on nervous system, and thus help the mind in relaxing. It provides comfort and promote relaxation throughout the body.

Treats Nausea and Morning Sickness: It’s refreshing aroma calms mind and takes it to a different place, from the constant feeling of Nausea.

Digestion Aid: It is a natural digestive aid and it relieves painful gas, indigestion, bloating and constipation. It can be diffused or massaged on to abdomen to reduce stomach ache as well.

 
Pleasant Fragrance: It has a very strong fruity and refreshing fragrance which is known to lighten the environment and bring peace to tensive surrounding. Its pleasant smell is used in Aromatherapy to relax body and mind. It is also used to improve Alertness and Concentration. It promotes feeling of self-worth and improve conscious thinking.