Lemongrass Essential Oil

Important Note:  We sell by Weight (Grams/KG), not Volume (ML). Because essential oils are lighter than water, our 100g bottle actually gives you ~15-18% more oil than a standard 100ml bottle. More purity, more value in every drop

Lemongrass Essential Oil is one of those ingredients that earns its place in a formulator's stock almost immediately. The scent is sharp, clean, and instantly recognisable, bright citrus on top with a warm herbal body underneath. It is affordable, versatile, and genuinely useful across a wide range of product types. From soap bars to skincare to aromatherapy blends, Lemongrass shows up and performs consistently, which is exactly what a working formulator needs from a raw material.

What is Lemongrass Essential Oil?

Lemongrass Essential Oil is steam distilled from the fresh or partially dried leaves of Cymbopogon flexuosus or Cymbopogon citratus, two closely related species of tropical grass cultivated widely across South and Southeast Asia. The oil has been used for centuries in traditional medicine, culinary applications, and natural wellness practices across the region, making it one of the most established botanical oils in both Eastern and Western formulation traditions.

In cosmetic formulation, it is valued primarily for its fresh, uplifting aroma, its skin-relevant properties, and its broad compatibility across product categories. It is a practical, cost-effective oil that punches above its price point in terms of what it contributes to a finished product.

Scent Profile and Key Properties

Lemongrass has a bold, fresh, citrusy-herbal aroma. The top note is bright and lemony, sharper and more herbal than actual lemon oil, with a warm, grassy undertone that gives it more body and staying power than most citrus oils. It dries down into a soft, clean herbal note that is neither sweet nor harsh.

Practical formulator notes:

Unlike cold-pressed citrus oils such as Lemon or Sweet Orange, Lemongrass Essential Oil is steam distilled, which means it carries no photosensitivity risk. This makes it significantly more versatile for leave-on skincare formulations where sun exposure is a concern.

The scent is potent. A little goes a long way in a blend, and overuse can result in a sharp, medicinal register that overwhelms other notes. In perfumery it works best as a supporting top note rather than a solo performer.

Lemongrass oil can cause skin sensitisation at high concentrations, particularly due to its high citral content. This is a standard formulation consideration, not a reason to avoid the ingredient, but it is worth factoring into your usage decisions.

The colour is pale yellow to amber, and consistency is thin and mobile, making it easy to measure and blend without any pre-warming required.

Shelf life is moderate. Proper storage in a cool, dark environment away from heat and direct light will preserve the oil well, but like most high-citral oils, it is best used within two years of opening.

Key Benefits and Properties

• Fresh, uplifting citrusy-herbal aroma that performs strongly in rinse-off and leave-on formulations
• Steam distilled origin means no photosensitivity concerns, unlike cold-pressed citrus oils
• Widely recognised in skincare for its clarifying and toning properties, particularly in formulations for oily and combination skin
• Valued in haircare for its clean, fresh scent profile and scalp-relevant properties
• Strong aromatic performance means effective usage at lower concentrations, making it cost-efficient for production
• Naturally sourced from cultivated tropical grass, aligned with natural and clean beauty formulation principles
• Broad compatibility across product categories including soap, skincare, haircare, and aromatherapy

Common Applications

• Cold process and melt-and-pour soap formulations
• Skincare products including toners, cleansers, and facial oils
• Shampoos, conditioners, and scalp care formulations
• Body lotions, creams, and massage oil blends
• Aromatherapy and diffuser blends
• Natural deodorant formulations
• Candle and home fragrance products
• Insect-repellent formulations

Technical Specifications

Why Choose CosmetiHub?

CosmetiHub supplies cosmetic-grade Lemongrass Essential Oil that is pure, unadulterated, and sourced to meet the practical needs of Pakistani formulators, soap makers, and small beauty businesses. We keep things straightforward: reliable quality, fair pricing, and consistent availability.

If you are looking to buy Lemongrass Essential Oil in Pakistan, CosmetiHub is a dependable source of pure cosmetic raw materials, so your formulations are built on ingredients you can actually trust.