Lemon essential oil
INCI Name: Citrus limonum peel oil
Who does not know the bright yellow lemon? The aroma of many sweets and dishes is enhanced by grated lemon peel, to which the lemon essential oil gives its characteristic taste and smell. The essential oil is extracted from the skin of the fruit by pressing.
Its main active ingredient: limonene, terpinene, paracymene, furocoumarins. Excellent air disinfectant, skin tonic, astringent, cleanser.
It can be used: in the treatment of varicose veins, cellulite and problematic, oily skin.
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Natural emulsifier, emollient, helps maintain skin hydration and elasticity.
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A water-soluble derivative of azelaic acid. It regulates sebum production, reduces oiliness and acne.
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Glycine, other amino acids, sugars, and electrolytes, forms the skin's natural moisturizing factor.
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Phenoxyethanol is a synthetic preservative widely used in cosmetics.
