The refreshing scent and beauty benefits of lemon essential oil

There’s something about the bright, energizing scent of lemon. Whether it’s in aromatherapy or cleaning products, this oil is synonymous with a sense of clean. It also has mood-boosting effects, making it an all-around favorite option for all things scented.

Some of the benefits of this freshness:

  • Pain relief
  • Digestion
  • Energy
  • Mood
  • Stress relief
  • Skin care
 Benefits for Health
Pain Management
When used in aromatherapy, i.e. a diffuser, it’s been suggested that lemon essential oil can be used to help with pain by working as a natural analgesic.

Digestive Aid
If you’ve ever used lemon water or tea with lemon to soothe an upset stomach, that’s thanks to the science behind it.

With its high concentration of antioxidants, one of the oil benefits is that it may help ease digestion by way of reducing inflammation. Through this interaction, it is believed that lemon essential oil may help promote smoother digestion while easing constipation.

For pregnancy, research has also shown that it may ease symptoms of morning sickness.

Energy Boost
Has the smell of lemon ever left you feeling a little more alert and awake? Lemon is known to have an invigorating, uplifting effect, and this is no coincidence. In fact, this benefit is on an atomic level.
 Benefits for Mood

As if invigorating the senses wasn’t enough, it’s also been suggested that lemon essential oil can relieve stress. And while research is still limited, scientists have theorized that terpenes in lemon essential oil help stimulate the production of dopamine and serotonin, keeping feelings of anxiety at bay.

If you’re looking to calm down without feeling sleepy, consider filling your living space with lemon essential oil. The use of a diffuser is one of the easiest ways

 Benefits for Beauty & Skin
Lemon essential oil’s antibacterial properties also make it the perfect ingredient for acne treatments products.
It’s astringent properties may also help unclog pores of excess sebum. It’s also lightly exfoliating, meaning it can help to gradually slough away acne scar tissue while brightening the skin. The best way to use it is in a cream or a cleanser and i will also use it in the face massage during your facial or in the oil diffuser.
While lemon essential oil benefits the skin for many people, keep in mind that it can be irritating for some individuals and as well that it’s sun sensitive, so like i always recommend – use (mineral) sun protection every day!