Citronella Organic Essential Oil 0.34 fl.oz

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• Description

  Uplifting and zesty, citronella oil is useful for summer evenings outdoors and blends well with orange, lime and peppermint.

  This cleansing organic oil has a beautiful citrusy scent and is steam distilled from the grass near Tororo, in eastern Uganda. We've worked with a young farmer, Joel, to set up the distillery for aromatic crops grown on local farms, creating valuable employment.

  • Key action: Cleansing
  • Latin name: Cymbopogon nardus
  • Country of origin: Uganda
  • Blends beautifully with: Orange, lime and peppermint

  WARNING: See directions of use.
• How to use

  Bath & Shower
  Inhale the aromatic stream while your skin absorbs all the benefits of the oil. For adults, add up to 5 drops in 2 tbsp bath oil, shower gel, full fat milk or carrier oil. For children over 2 years old or adults with sensitive skin, reduce the amount to up to 2 drops per 2 tbsp.

  Inhalation
  This technique helps to clear your head and nose. For adults, add 4–6 drops to a bowl of steaming water, place a towel over your head and breathe. Children over 2 years old, adults with sensitive skin and asthmatics should not inhale directly. Instead, place the bowl of hot water with added oils in the room nearby.

  Massages
  Balances your body and mind while helping to ease aching muscles. For adults, use up to 15 drops in 2 tbsp of base oil. For children over 2 years old or adults with sensitive skin, use up to 6 drops in 2 tbsp of base oil.

  Diffusers & Burners
  A natural air freshener, this technique creates a balancing ambiance and set a mood. For adults, add 1–3 drops in a diffuser or burner. For children over 2 years old, add 1–3 drops in a diffuser.

  Adults with sensitive skin or if applying to the face, add 1–3 drops in a diffuser.

  Warning: Do not use undiluted on the skin. For external use only. Avoid contact with the eyes. Keep out of the reach of children. Flammable. Use within 12 months of opening.
• Ingredients

  0.34 fl.oz essential oil of Citronella, Cymbopogon nardus*

  *Organic.

  Disclaimer: Statements made on this site are for informational purpose only and are not intended to diagnose, treat, prevent or cure any disease. None of the statements made on this site have been approved or reviewed by the FDA. If you are suffering from any disease or illness you should consult your personal health care practitioner before changing any medication.
• Packaging & recycling

  Bottle/Jar: Glass. Upcycle and reuse at home. Alternatively recycle with green bottles, in your kerbside recycling or at your local bottle bank.

  Label: Peel off the bottle or jar, double over and recycle with plastic.

  Lid: Plastic. These are made from PP and are recyclable but not all local authorities accept them yet. Please check with your local authority if they can be disposed of in kerbside recycling or at a collection point. Remove the lid and recycle separately.