Popular
skin care ingredient for oily, mature and inflamed skin
60ml. (2oz.), Code 22LEG
Standard Retail
$27.95
$24.95
Aromatherapy
Properties
Refreshing and rejuvenating. Stimulating and balancing. Its aroma inspires
and brings fresh energy; clears the mind. Popular skin care ingredient
for oily, mature and inflamed skin (in moderation). Also popular in
Asian cuisine, and Lemongrass Essential Oil can replace dried Lemongrass
in the kitchen, but use very sparingly because the oil is much more
concentrated.
Suggested
Use
Use a few drops in a diffuser to freshen the aroma climate of your home.
Add very sparingly (dilute; measure drops separately) to dishes that
you would otherwise prepare with the dried herb.
Add 9 drops of Aromaland's Firming, Theratone or Oily Skin Blends (which
contain Lemongrass) to 1oz. of unscented body care to help problem skin.
Blends Well
With
Lemongrass blends well with a lot of different oils, "lifting"
a blend to make it appear more energetic and lively. Lavender, Neroli,
Ylang Ylang, Rose, Sandalwood, Frankincense, Geranium, Fennel, Tea Tree,
resinous Essential Oils and many others
Commonly used in place of Lemon Verbena and Melissa for economic reasons.
History
Lemongrass is frequently used to substitute much more expensive Essential
Oils, such as Lemon Verbena or Melissa officinalis, this is likely the
reason why it is one of the 10 best-selling Essential oils in the world.
Specific
Safety Information
No known toxicity. GRAS (Generally Regarded As Safe) approved by the
FDA as food flavor. Use in low concentration only in skin care since
some individuals may react sensitive.
Latin Name
Cymbopogon flexuosus
Country
of Origin
Nepal
Description
Light, fresh citrus scent with earthy notes.
Cultivation
Method
Harvested from Wild Growing Plants
Popular
skin care ingredient for oily, mature and inflamed skin
