Tea Tree, Lemon / Leptospermum citratum (organic)

Lemon tea tree is not a lemon-scented form of tea tree. Melaleuca alternifolia (No. 2780) and Leptospermum petersonii share a common name and a family, Myrtaceae, but belong to different genera. Manuka (No. 2047) is the better-known Leptospermum oil. This oil is led by aldehydes, not terpinen-4-ol.

01 · Origin

A shrub or small tree native to the coastal forests of eastern Australia, also traded under the synonym Leptospermum citratum. This oil is distilled from the leaves of wild-crafted plants in South Africa, certified organic.

02 · Chemistry

Citral, the pair of aldehydes geranial and neral, leads. Citronellal adds a sharper, grassy brightness. Citronellol and geraniol soften the profile with a rosy note. Aldehyde-rich oils are handled at low dilution on the skin.

03 · In Practice

Intensely lemon, fresh and slightly rosy. A top note. Diffusion, room fragrance, natural cleaning formulations and dilute massage blends. Blends with eucalyptus, lavender, rosemary, cedarwood, geranium, ginger and lemongrass.

General information: For external use only. Dilute before applying to skin. Keep away from heat and sunlight. Keep out of reach of children. Avoid contact with eyes and mucous membranes.