Citronella Essential Oil
Citronella Essential Oil
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Citronella Essential Oil – Fresh, Sharp & Naturally Uplifting

➤ Citronella essential oil is a must-have for anyone seeking a natural, effective way to refresh their home and protect against insects.
➤ Steam-distilled from the aromatic Cymbopogon grass, citronella essential oil is renowned for its crisp, lemony scent and powerful bug-repellent properties.

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• 𝐈𝐍𝐂𝐈 𝐍𝐚𝐦𝐞: Cymbopogon Winterianus (Citronella) Oil
• 𝐂𝐀𝐒 𝐍𝐮𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫: 8000-29-1
• 𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞: Clear to pale yellow liquid
• 𝐒𝐨𝐥𝐮𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲: Oil-soluble, insoluble in water
• 𝐃𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐲: 0.850 – 0.875 g/mL
• 𝐅𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐡 𝐏𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐭: Approx. 48°C
Recommended Usage Rates
𝐒𝐮𝐠𝐠𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐝 %
➥ 𝐏𝐞𝐫𝐟𝐮𝐦𝐞𝐬: 1–5%
➥ 𝐒𝐨𝐚𝐩𝐬: 1–3%
➥ 𝐒𝐡𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐨𝐬: 0.5–2%
➥ 𝐂𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐥𝐞𝐬: 3–6%
➥ 𝐂𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐦𝐬/𝐋𝐨𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧s: 0.5–1.5%
➥ 𝐃𝐞𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬: 1–3%
Scent Profile & Pairing Ideas
𝐍𝐨𝐭𝐞 𝐓𝐲𝐩𝐞: Top note
𝐀𝐫𝐨𝐦𝐚: Sharp, citrusy, grassy, with subtle woody undertones
𝐏𝐚𝐢𝐫𝐬 𝐖𝐞𝐥𝐥 𝐖𝐢𝐭𝐡: Lemongrass, lavender, geranium, bergamot, pine, cedarwood, eucalyptus
Key Benefits
✅ 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐑𝐞𝐩𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐭
➥ Helps keep mosquitoes and bugs away—ideal for outdoor sprays, candles, and body mists.
✅ 𝐀𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐟𝐮𝐧𝐠𝐚𝐥 & 𝐀𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐛𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐚𝐥
➥ Shown in studies to help reduce certain molds and bacteria.
✅ 𝐀𝐢𝐫 𝐅𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐡𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐫
➥ Neutralizes odors and brings a clean, uplifting scent to any space.
✅ 𝐌𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐁𝐨𝐨𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫
➥ Its bright, citrusy aroma can help relieve stress and promote a positive mood.
✅ 𝐒𝐨𝐨𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐬 𝐒𝐤𝐢𝐧
➥ When diluted, can be used to calm insect bites and minor skin irritations.
✅ 𝐒𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐬 𝐖𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠
➥ May help promote tissue repair and reduce inflammation.
✅ 𝐖𝐞𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 (𝐀𝐫𝐨𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐩𝐲)
➥ Some studies suggest inhaling citronella may help reduce appetite and support weight goals.
Creative Application Ideas
➤ 𝐎𝐮𝐭𝐝𝐨𝐨𝐫 𝐂𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐥𝐞𝐬 & 𝐒𝐩𝐫𝐚𝐲𝐬: Add to candles or make a bug-repellent spray for patios and camping.
➤ 𝐀𝐫𝐨𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐩𝐲: Diffuse for a fresh, energizing atmosphere or to help reduce stress.
➤ 𝐇𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐂𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠: Add to DIY cleaners for a natural, chemical-free fragrance.
➤ 𝐁𝐚𝐭𝐡 & 𝐁𝐨𝐝𝐲: Use in bath soaks, massage oils, or deodorants for a refreshing boost.
➤ 𝐏𝐞𝐭 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐞: When well diluted, can help repel fleas and ticks (always check with a vet first).
How to Use
➤ 𝐃𝐢𝐟𝐟𝐮𝐬𝐞𝐫: Add 5–7 drops to a diffuser filled with water.
➤ 𝐓𝐨𝐩𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥: Dilute 1 drop in 3 drops of carrier oil for skin use; for body massage, dilute 15 drops in 50ml carrier oil.
➤ 𝐒𝐩𝐫𝐚𝐲: Mix with water and a little alcohol in a spray bottle for a natural room or linen spray.
➤ 𝐂𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐥𝐞𝐬: Add 3–6% to soy or beeswax for outdoor candles.
Safety & Precautions
FAQs
𝐐: 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐝𝐨𝐞𝐬 𝐂𝐢𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐚 𝐄𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐎𝐢𝐥 𝐬𝐦𝐞𝐥𝐥 𝐥𝐢𝐤𝐞?
A: It has a sharp, fresh, citrusy scent with grassy undertones, similar to lemon and lemongrass.
𝐐: 𝐈𝐬 𝐢𝐭 𝐬𝐚𝐟𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐬𝐤𝐢𝐧?
A: Yes, when diluted to 0.5–1% with a carrier oil. Always patch-test before full use.
𝐐: 𝐂𝐚𝐧 𝐈 𝐮𝐬𝐞 𝐢𝐭 𝐢𝐧 𝐜𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐥𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐝𝐢𝐟𝐟𝐮𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐬?
A: Absolutely! It’s a favorite for outdoor candles and energizing home scents.
𝐐: 𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐈 𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐢𝐭?
A: Keep in a tightly closed amber glass bottle, away from sunlight and heat.
𝐐: 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐨𝐢𝐥𝐬 𝐛𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐝 𝐰𝐞𝐥𝐥 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐜𝐢𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐚?
A: Lemongrass, lavender, bergamot, eucalyptus, and cedarwood are great choices.
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