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Petitgrain, Limetta - Essential Oil
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Petitgrain, Limetta - Essential Oil

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Quick overview View or Download Certificate of Analysis Luminous Limetta Petitgrain is the steam distilled young twigs of Peruvian Citrus limetta trees for a light and lively, woodsy-sweet aroma with a twiggy-tang of lime. This delectable distillation is a tonic for balancing skin.

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  1. 01100% Citrus limetta Consistency: Thin Scent Description: Sweet and woody with fresh notes of leafy-lime green
  2. 02A touch of bitter citrus peel makes a masculine edge to the citrus-tang
  3. 03Blends well with: All citrus
  4. 04Lavender
  5. 05Clary Sage
  6. 06Sandalwood
  7. 07Vetiver
  8. 08Spikenard
  9. 09Cilantro
  10. 10Hyssop
  11. 11Jasmine
  12. 12Rose
  13. 13Ylang
  14. 14Matico
  15. 15Blue Mahogany
  16. 16Rosewood
  17. 17Inula
  18. 18Eucalyptus
  19. 19Rosemary
  20. 20Cardamom
  21. 21Spruces
  22. 22Cinnamon
  23. 23Clove and Geranium
  24. 24Components: A rich source of monoterpenes and sesquiterpenes
  25. 25Beta-pinene
  26. 26limonene
  27. 27linalool
  28. 28and linalyl acetate
  29. 29Use : This happily harmonizing oil offers all around balance
  30. 30Its astringent citrus molecules and potent botanical-biotic properties make it a well-rounded tonic for skin
  31. 31It balances oil production and cleanses and clears blemishes
  32. 32An abundant source of lively limonene and skin smoothing linalool tones
  33. 33revives
  34. 34and makes skin come alive
  35. 35This lovely aromatic is a delight to spritzed onto linens to sweeten sleep and diffused to lighten moods and create an inviting ambience
  36. 36Versatile in skin care serums and honey masks
  37. 37Dilute to use
  38. 38Diffuse to elevate spaces and put smiles on faces
  39. 39Perfection in perfume and colognes
  40. 40A bathing delight
  41. 41Contraindication: Differing from some citrus oils
  42. 42all petitgrains are non-photosensitizing and can be applied skin that will be exposed to the sun
  43. 43yet there is no need to do that
  44. 44so always dilute before applying to skin
  45. 45During the Roman Empire
  46. 46about 100 BC
  47. 47citrus fruits travelled with traders from Persia to Europe
  48. 48and by 1100 AD citrus trees had made themselves at home in the warm Mediterranean climate of southern Europe
  49. 49In the 1500s
  50. 50European traders established routes to the new Americas and introduced citrus to the tropics of Brazil and Peru where they thrive
  51. 51Limetta is a sweet-sour citrus tree that is the lovechild of heirloom citron and marmalade orange after a night of margaritas
  52. 52Our Limetta Petitgrain hails from the Madre de Dios region of Peru where the tree growth is helping to restore the retreating rainforest
  53. 53A petitgrain is always a distillation of a citrus tree
  54. 54and the very first petitgrain was made by steaming tiny
  55. 55unripe oranges
  56. 56hence the name “little grains.” Like wine
  57. 57a petitgrain plant’s terroir affects its aroma and phyto-chemicals
  58. 58and each region offers a subtly different aroma
  59. 59Our fruity

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