Lemongrass Oil

Category: Essential Oil

Brief Description: Lemongrass Oil is distilled from the leaves and woody stalks of the lemongrass plant. It has a fresh, lemony, and earthy scent. The cost of Lemongrass Oil is about $3-4 per oz, though prices may have varied since then.

Benefits: Known for its purifying properties. Often used in skincare products for its astringent and antiseptic properties, helping to minimize pores and control excess oil.

Skin Type Suitability/Concerns: Suitable for oily and acne-prone skin. Can be too potent for sensitive skin and should be used in lower concentrations.

Target Audience: Ideal for individuals with oily skin and those looking for products with a fresh, lemony scent.

Chemical Composition: Composed primarily of citral, a compound that gives it its lemony aroma.

Physical Aspect: A yellow, amber or reddish-brown liquid.

Compatibility: Blends well with pine, thyme, lavender, rosemary, marjoram, cedarwood and lemon.

Concentration: Typically used at a concentration of 0.7% or less in skincare products.

Side Effects/Adverse Reactions: Can cause skin irritation or sensitization in some individuals. Not recommended for use during pregnancy.

Regulatory Status: Generally recognized as safe for use in cosmetics, subject to concentration or use limitations.

Sustainability/Ethical Considerations: Lemongrass is a fast-growing plant, and its oil is considered relatively sustainable. However, sustainable farming practices should still be observed.

Variants: There are several species of lemongrass, but Cymbopogon citratus and Cymbopogon flexuosus are the most commonly used for oil extraction.