Lemon Myrtle Essential Oil (Backhousia citriodora)

Lemon Myrtle Essential Oil (Backhousia citriodora)

A concentrated essential oil featuring Backhousia citriodora for diluted aromatic and fragrance formulation.

At a Glance

• Botanical name: Backhousia citriodora
• Product type: Essential oil

Specifications

• Botanical Name: Backhousia citriodora.
• Family Name: Myrtleceae.
• Common Name: Lemon Ironwood, Lemon myrtle,
• INCI: Backhousia citriodora leaves Oil.
• Extraction Method: Steam distilled.
• Parts Used: Leaves.
• Note: Top note.
• Odor: Sweet, fresh, lemon fresh, lemony herbaceous.
• Appearance: Yellow.
• Country of Origin: Australia.
• Blends: Try mixing lemon myrtle essential oil with Australian blue cypress, emerald cypress, varieties of eucalyptus, niaouli, rosalina, sandalwood, or tea tree.

Aromatic Profile

A citrus and intense aromatic profile for formulation and blending.

Profile Details

• Botanical source: Backhousia citriodora
• Formulation role: Botanical ingredient

Composition & Formulation

Formulation Notes

• Use at a level appropriate to the finished formulation
• Introduce gradually during formulation trials
• Store tightly closed away from heat, light and air

Applications

Cosmetic & Personal Care

• Balms and salves

Safety

• For external use only; do not ingest.
• Do not apply undiluted to the skin.
• Use at a level appropriate to the finished formulation and current supplier or industry guidance.
• Patch test the finished formulation before topical use.
• Avoid contact with eyes, mucous membranes and damaged skin.
• Store tightly closed away from heat, light and air.