Description

Lime oil has been extensively used in the food and beverage industry, as well as in making fragrances. This versatile citrus oil is also added to household cleaners, detergents, soaps, and other beauty products.

You can also get body-wide benefits by using lime oil in aromatherapy, as it is stimulating and refreshing. Just like lemon oil, lime oil can be used for its cleansing properties. Its rich vitamin C content also makes it an ideal immune system booster, helping protect you from colds and flu.

There are multiple ways to use lime oil, depending on what health condition you want to treat or address:5

You can relieve stress, exhaustion, and anxiety, or calm your mind by diffusing a few drops using a vaporizer. This also helps boost your immune system, especially after an illness. You can add it to your bathwater as well.
For colds, coughs, sinusitis, sore throat, and chest congestion, add a few drops to a bowl of steaming water and inhale it. You can also mix a few drops with a carrier oil, then rub it on your neck and chest. 
If you have rheumatism and arthritis, put two to three drops in an ounce of carrier oil, then massage on the affected areas regularly. This method also works for cellulite and varicose veins.
Treat bleeding cuts and wounds by putting two drops in a cold compress and pressing it on the affected areas.
For acne and other skin problems, mix two drops of lime oil with *5 drops of jojoba oil and apply onto your skin. This helps wash out impurities while promoting the growth of new skin cells.
Avoid dandruff and bring life to dull, frizzy, or oily hair by mixing a few drops of lime oil in your favorite shampoo. Lime can help remove oil quickly while moisturizing your scalp from within.