dōTERRA Lime Essential Oil - 15ml
dōTERRA Lime Essential Oil - 15ml
Lime is cold pressed from the peel of fresh limes grown in southern Brazil. The process is quick and mechanical, pressing the oil out of the rind rather than using heat, which keeps the aroma close to biting into the fruit itself.
The smell is sharp, green and zesty, brighter and slightly more tart than lemon, with a punchy freshness that doesn't linger as long as some other citrus oils. It's an instantly recognisable, thirst-quenching kind of aroma.
In a diffuser it lifts a room quickly, working well alongside mint or other citrus oils for a clean, energising blend. Because it can make skin more reactive to sunlight, keep any topical use for skin that won't see direct sun for the rest of the day — see the cautions below.
Why people choose it
- A sharp, green, zesty aroma, brighter and more tart than lemon
- Cold pressed from lime peel grown in southern Brazil
- A punchy, energising top note that lifts a room quickly in a diffuser
- Pairs well with Peppermint, Grapefruit or other citrus oils
- A clean, thirst-quenching aroma with a shorter-lived top note than some citrus oils
How it smells
Sharp, green and zesty, brighter and more tart than lemon, with a punchy freshness that fades faster than other citrus oils.
How to use it
- In a diffuser
- Three to four drops in a diffuser, alone or blended with mint or another citrus oil for a clean, energising scent.
- On skin
- Dilute well before applying to skin, and keep treated skin out of direct sun — see cautions.
- Dilution
- One drop of Lime to three or four drops of fractionated coconut oil for topical use.
- Worth knowing
- Because it's phototoxic, most people save topical use for skin that won't see sunlight that day.
Details
- Botanical name
- Citrus aurantifolia
- Plant part
- Peel
- Extraction
- Cold pressed
- Key compounds
- Limonene, Beta-pinene
- Size
- 15 ml
Safety
Possible skin sensitivity. Lime is phototoxic — avoid direct sun, UV or sunbeds on treated skin for up to twelve hours after topical use. Keep out of reach of children. If you are pregnant, nursing or under a doctor's care, speak to your practitioner before use. Avoid contact with eyes, inner ears and sensitive areas. Dilute with a carrier oil for topical use.
This information is for general use and is not medical advice. If you have a health condition, are pregnant or nursing, speak to your GP, midwife or pharmacist.
Blends well with
Common questions
What does Lime smell like?
Sharp, green and zesty — brighter and more tart than Lemon, with a punchy freshness that doesn't linger as long as some other citrus oils.
Why does Lime need special care around sun exposure?
It's phototoxic, like most cold-pressed citrus peel oils, meaning it can make skin more reactive to UV light. Avoid direct sun or sunbeds on treated skin for around twelve hours after topical use.
How is Lime different from Lemon?
Lime is greener, sharper and slightly more tart, while Lemon leans a little sweeter — both are cold pressed from citrus peel, but the aroma sits noticeably differently.
What does it blend well with?
Peppermint and other citrus oils such as Grapefruit or Wild Orange keep it fresh and energising in a diffuser blend.
Where does doTERRA source Lime from?
Southern Brazil, where the peel is cold pressed from fresh limes.