Step-By-Step Guide To Make Lemon Essential Oil At Home

Lemon essential oil is linked with refreshing aromas, antibacterial properties, and energising effects. If you think that purchasing them from the market is a costly affair and probably wondering if you can make them at home, then you are right! In this article, we’ll walk you through the process of making lemon essential oil step-by-step.

How To Make Lemon Essential Oil

Cold method (2-week preparation time)

Ingredients:

• 6 lemons
• 3 cups of carrier oil (grapeseed oil, sweet almond oil, and coconut oil are all great choices).
• An airtight jar

Method:

1. Wash lemons properly with cold water and leave them to dry for 2 hours.
2. Use a knife, vegetable peeler, or zester to peel the lemons. It's best to avoid using any of the fruit pulp.
3. Pack the yellow peel into an airtight container.
4. Add your preferred carrier oil. Close the jar lid and shake well.
5. Now place the place on your windowsill for two weeks. This is done to allow the heat to infuse your oils together. You may shake the container well for best results.
6. After two weeks, use a cheesecloth or a strainer to separate the oil from the peel.
7. Your DIY lemon essential oil using cold method is ready now. Place it in a cool, dark place for up to a month and use it as desired.

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Hot method (45-minute preparation time)

Ingredients:

• 6 lemons
• Coconut oil (3 cups)
• An airtight jar

Method:

1. Wash lemons under cold running water and pat them dry using a paper towel. Leave it for half an hour to let it completely dry.
2. Remove the peel of lemons using a knife, vegetable peeler, or zester. Don’t keep any fruit pulp attached to the peel.
3. Place the lemon peels in a small pot and pour coconut oil over it.
4. Now heat the oil on low flame and let it simmer for 5 minutes. Allow it to cool.
5. Use a trainer or cheesecloth to strain the oil in an airtight jar. Store it in a cool, dark place and use it for up to a month.

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