Lime (Steam Distilled) (Citrus aurantifolia) is a citrus essential oil with a soft, fresh aroma and a top note. Steam distillation from fruit peel, it is a versatile blending oil that pairs well with Bergamot (FCF), Blood Orange, Lavender. It has no specific dermal-use limit, but everyday blends are typically kept around 1–3%.
Lime (Steam Distilled) (Citrus aurantifolia) is a citrus essential oil, steam-distilled from the fruit peel, produced in Mexico and Peru. Its aroma is soft, fresh, sitting as a top note in a blend. It's commonly paired with Bergamot (FCF), Sweet Orange, Lavender, Ylang Ylang (Complete). It has no specific dermal-use limit; everyday topical blends are typically kept around 1-3%. It is noted for oxidation risk.
Aroma & character
Aroma
Traditional aromatherapy associations
Traditional associations only — not medical claims or evidence of efficacy.
Properties
| Perfumery note | Top |
| Aroma family | Citrus |
| Chemical family | Monoterpene |
| Material type | Essential oil |
| Extraction | Steam distillation |
| Plant part | fruit peel |
| Origin | Mexico, Peru, Brazil |
| Blending factor | 7 |
| Volatility index | 1 |
| Tenacity (hours) | 0.5 |
Safety & dilution
| Max topical dilution | No specific limit (keep ≤3% adult body) |
| Max facial dilution | No specific limit (keep ≤1% adult face) |
| Pregnancy | No specific caution recorded |
| Nursing | Generally suitable when properly diluted |
| Children | Generally suitable, well diluted (from ~2 years) |
| Cats | Not recommended |
| Dogs | Generally suitable when properly diluted |
Safety flags
Evidence: Moderate — Kiecolt-Glaser et al., 2008 -- Citrus aurantifolia aromatic effects (pilot).
For education only — not medical or veterinary advice. Essential oils are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any condition. Always patch-test and consult a qualified professional before use during pregnancy, on children, with pets, or with a health condition.
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Frequently asked questions
What does Lime (Steam Distilled) smell like?
Lime (Steam Distilled) has a soft, fresh aroma, classed as a citrus oil with a top note.
What is the safe dilution for Lime (Steam Distilled)?
Lime (Steam Distilled) has no specific IFRA dermal limit, but for everyday topical use keep it around 1–3% for the body and about 1% on the face. Always patch-test before wider use.
Is Lime (Steam Distilled) safe to use during pregnancy?
Our dataset records no specific pregnancy caution for Lime (Steam Distilled). That is not the same as it being established as safe — always consult a qualified healthcare provider before using any essential oil during pregnancy.
Is Lime (Steam Distilled) safe to use around children?
Lime (Steam Distilled) is generally considered suitable for children when well diluted (from around 2 years old). Consult a professional for young children.
Is Lime (Steam Distilled) safe around pets?
For cats — avoid; not considered safe; dogs — generally lower-risk when well diluted. Diffuse only in ventilated spaces and consult a veterinarian.
What does Lime (Steam Distilled) blend well with?
Lime (Steam Distilled) pairs well with Bergamot (FCF), Blood Orange, Lavender, Ylang Ylang (Complete), Ginger.