Day 4: Using Lemon Essential Oil

Uses :

Supports a Healthy Urinary Tract –

- Take 2 to 3 drops in a capsule

Soothes the throat -

Add a drop to a spoonful of raw honey

Supports Healthy Skin - 

- Use a couple drops in coconut oil to help with cellulite (Lemon essential oil is photosensitive, so be mindful of that when rubbing on the skin)

Removes Stains –

- Add a drop to tough stains before washing

Great at Cleansing –

- Use a few drops on a wash cloth to wipe down your counter tops

- Add a few drops to sweet almond oil and use it to polish wood furniture 

- Put 2 drops on a cotton ball and place in your refrigerator to manage smells

- Use a couple drops to clean your cutting boards

- Add a drop to your liquid soap for a degreaser

- Add a drop or two to tea or water to help detox the body (only drink in a glass cup)

- Add a drop to your tooth brush once a week (it will cleanse your toothbrush AND your mouth)

Great for Gardeners-

- Mix with water in a glass spray bottle and spray plants to keep aphids away

Removes sticky substances –

- If you have a sticker that has left behind a sticky residue, add a drop of lemon and rub until it’s gone

- Helps remove fake tattoos

Naturally highlights hair -

Add a few drops to your hair when going out in the sun (A little goes a long way!)

Recipes:

- Make "instant lemonade" by adding 2 drops of lemon essential oil to 1 Tablespoon of raw honey. Next, mix the lemon honey into a tall glass of water. Add ice and stir!

- Add a drop of lemon and a tablespoon of baking soda to a sink full of water for a nice fruit and veggie soak

Lemon Pairs Well With:

Any of the Citrus oils – lime, tangerine, grapefruit or citrus fresh – for a nice natural fresh flavor in your water

Thieves – It smells great being diffused together, and it also packs a punch for immune support. 

How do you use Lemon essential oil in your home? Let me know in the comments!