Lemon oil can be used as an antibacterial agent for acne.
Lemon oil is an essential oil extracted from lemon peels. It is usually yellowish or light green in color and smells like freshly cut lemon. The oil is sold as a pure essential oil or can be mixed with other oils such as olive oil, coconut oil, lemon balm oil, or mineral oil, depending on how it is used. It is found in many personal care products, household cleaning products, and furniture polish.
Lemon essential oil is antibacterial.
Unlike many other essential oils that are extracted by distillation, lemon oil is usually made in a cold extraction process. The bark, or the yellow part of the peel, is pressed by machine to squeeze out the fragrant oil. It takes 1,500 lemons to produce 1 pound (0.45 kg) of essential oil. A type of can also be made at home. To flavor foods and some homemade skin care products, lemon zest can be heated in olive oil and strained, or left in olive oil for several weeks to infuse lemon flavor. For natural household cleaners and furniture polishes, lemon peel can be mixed with water or heated in coconut or mineral oil.
Lemon oil is extracted from the peel of the fruit.
Lemon oil is a natural astringent and antiseptic, making it a popular addition to natural cosmetic and personal care products. As an astringent, it brightens the skin by closing the pores and removing dead cells. The oil is useful in treating oily skin and is an effective antibacterial against blemishes and acne. It causes photosensitivity, so avoid sunlight for several hours after applying products containing lemon oil to the skin. When diluted, it can also be used to clean cuts, boils, and minor burns, and some mouthwashes contain lemon to treat mouth sores or bad breath.
Lemon oil can be diluted and used to treat bad breath.
Many household cleaning products contain lemon oil because many people associate the smell of lemon with freshness and cleanliness. Natural products that contain essential oil remove stains and bad odors. Pure lemon oil can kill many types of bacteria, which is why it is often used on furniture, floors, carpets, and countertops. These cleansers are usually made with the essential oil diluted in water. It leaves no residue, so it doesn’t need rinsing and its natural detergents are non-toxic to children, pets and the environment. Mixed with coconut or mineral oil, it is a common addition to furniture polish because it kills bacteria and leaves a non-waxy shine.