100% Organic and Pure Hayata Flowers Essential Oil

Steam-distilled Citrus depressa flowers with a fresh floral-citrus, green and softly sweet top-note profile.

Overview Specifications Aromatic profile Chemistry Applications Safety

Botanical Name: Citrus Depressa Hayata.
Family Name: Rutaceae.
Common Name: Shikwasa, Hayata, Shiikuwasha, Shequasar, Okinawa Lime, Hirami Lemon, Daidai flowers.
INCI: Citrus Depressa Hayata Flowers Oil.
Extraction Method: Steam Distilled.
Parts Used: Flowers.
Note: Top note.
Odor: Floral, fresh citric, green, light sweet and clean.
Appearance: Light Yellow.
Country of Origin: Japan.
Blends: Angelica, Bergamot and other Citrus oils, Boronia, Cardamom, Cedarwood, Cassie, Chamomile (Roman), Cistus, Citronella, Clary Sage, Clove, Coriander, Cypress, Fir, Frankincense, Galbanum, Geranium, Hay, Helichrysum, Jasmine, Juniper, Labdanum, Laurel Leaf, Lavandin, Lemon, Lime, Linden Blossom, Mandarin, Marjoram, Mimosa, Neroli, Nutmeg, Oakmoss, Orange, Orange Blossom, Orris, Patchouli, Pine, Rose, Rosemary, Sandalwood, Thyme, Tonka Bean, Vanilla, Vetiver, Ylang Ylang.

Hayata Citrus is a citrus tree native to Taiwan and Okinawa. The fruit has a sour taste and is sometimes used as a lemon substitute. Essential oil is obtained from both its peel and its flowers, with different chemical and aromatic profiles.

Main components:

- Limonene: 58%
- Gamma Terpinene: 25.50%

Properties:

- Helps with insomnia.
- Relaxing.
- Relief of nervous tension.
- Relief from stress and anxiety.
- Skin toning.
- Moisturizing for mature skin.
- Healing.
- Anti-inflammatory.
- Stimulates the elasticity of the skin.
- Relief from insect itching.
- Relief from dandruff and itchy scalp.

Not for use during pregnancy, with the elderly, infants, or if epileptic. Possible skin irritant in some individuals; dilute well.

General Safety Information:

-Do not take any oils internally and do not apply undiluted essential oils, onto the skin.

-Use extreme caution when using oils with children.

-Consult a qualified aromatherapy practitioner before using oils with children, the elderly, if you have medical issues or are taking medications.

Specifications of Hayata Flowers Essential Oil

Botanical name: Citrus depressa Hayata
Family: Rutaceae
INCI as supplied: Citrus Depressa Flower Oil
Extraction method: Steam distilled
Part used: Flowers
Note: Top
Odor: Floral, fresh citrus, green, lightly sweet and clean
Appearance: Light yellow
Country of origin: Japan
Common names in source: Shikwasa, Shiikuwasha, Okinawa lime and Hirami lemon
Identity note: “Daidai flowers” also appears in the source; verify this trade-name reference with the supplier

Aromatic Profile

A clean floral-citrus opening with fresh green lift and restrained sweetness. Its flower origin differentiates it from the sharper, more peel-led profile usually associated with shiikuwasha fruit oil.

Blending Direction

Brightens floral, citrus, green and cologne structures.
Pairs with neroli, jasmine, rose, chamomile, herbs, soft woods, resins and other citrus notes.
Use as a top note and evaluate longevity in the finished composition.

Formulation & Usage

Flower and peel oils from the same citrus can have different chemical and aromatic profiles. The source-listed limonene 58% and γ-terpinene 25.5% must be confirmed on a GC-MS report for this flower-distilled batch.

Perfumery & Aromatic Use

Use as a fresh floral-citrus top note.
Begin at low concentration and evaluate in the intended base.

Topical Formulation

Dilute before use.
Confirm phototoxicity status and applicable IFRA limits from the actual batch documentation.
Do not extrapolate peel-oil composition or safety data to the flower oil.

Applications

Perfumery

For floral-citrus, green, cologne and clean botanical accords.

Aromatherapy

For fresh, light and relaxing aromatic concepts in diffusion or room fragrance.

Skincare & Haircare

As a fragrance ingredient in professionally diluted formulations after batch-specific identity and safety review.

Safety

For external use only; do not ingest.
Do not apply undiluted.
The source advises against use during pregnancy, with infants, the elderly or people with epilepsy.
Possible skin irritation; patch test the finished formulation.
Confirm flower-specific composition, phototoxicity status and limits on the batch COA/SDS and GC-MS.
Follow current IFRA guidance for the intended product category.