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Bio Kaffir Lime Essential Oil (Citrus hystrix)
Bio Kaffir Lime Essential Oil (Citrus hystrix)
Bright Thai kaffir lime leaf oil with sparkling citrus, green, floral and spicy facets.
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Kaffir Lime Essential Oil
A steam-distilled leaf oil from Citrus hystrix, an accepted member of the Rutaceae family.
A pale-yellow top note with a bright, sparkling citrus character, fresh green lift and floral, spicy and softly woody nuances.
At a Glance
- Format: Steam-distilled leaf essential oil
- Origin: Thailand
- Perfumery note: Top
- Aromatic direction: Bright citrus, fresh green, floral, spicy and softly woody
Specifications
- Botanical name: Citrus hystrix
- Botanical family: Rutaceae
- Part used: Leaves
- Extraction: Steam distillation
- Origin: Thailand
- Appearance: Pale yellow,
- Perfumery note: Top
- Aromatic character: Bright, green, sparkling, floral, spicy and woody
Aromatic Profile
A spicy and green aromatic profile for formulation and blending.
Profile Details
- Botanical source: Citrus hystrix
- Formulation role: Botanical ingredient
Formulation & Chemistry
Natural essential-oil composition varies with origin, harvest, plant material and distillation.
Formulation Guidance
- Add during the cool-down phase where practical and minimise prolonged heat and air exposure.
Applications
Perfumery
- Bright citrus and green top-note accords
- Fresh floral, tropical, aromatic and spicy compositions
Cosmetic Formulation
- Rinse-off cleansing and body products
Safety
Always patch test the finished formulation before topical use.
- For external use only; do not ingest or use internally.
- Avoid eyes, mucous membranes and broken skin.
- Oxidised essential oil may increase sensitisation risk; protect from heat, air and direct light.
- Pregnant or breastfeeding users, young children and highly sensitive users should seek qualified guidance.
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