Lemon Essential Oil

Lemon Essential Oil, extracted from the rind of Citrus limonum, is prized for its bright, sharp, green citrus aroma that adds freshness to diverse product categories. Its highly recognizable fragrance is widely used in personal care, flavor, cleaning, and wellness formulations.

Sourced from leading citrus-producing countries like Mexico, Italy, Spain, and Argentina, this oil offers consistent aroma quality and meets rigorous procurement standards for commercial-scale formulation. The oil is cold-pressed from fresh peels to retain the zesty top notes and aromatic complexity.

It’s a preferred choice in food-grade formulations, especially bakery, beverages, and confectionery segments due to its flavor authenticity. Additionally, its use spans across pet care, perfumery, and industrial applications like varnishes and degreasers.

Offered in HBNO bulk, Lemon Essential Oil is ideal for manufacturers seeking high-quality ingredients for scalable production. Customizable private label services are available for brands entering natural or citrus-based product categories.

Key Benefits of Lemon Essential Oil

• • • Versatile ingredient for food, fragrance, and cleaning industries

    • Easily emulsifiable into both aqueous and oil-based products

    • Recognizable and refreshing citrus scent for clean-label positioning

    • Broad compatibility with surfactants, emulsifiers, and natural preservatives

    • Functions well as a masking agent in industrial and household products

Product Usage

Aromatherapy and Perfumes

• • • Essential Oil Blends: Adds refreshing citrus lift to diffusers and roll-ons.

Personal Care

• • • Skincare Products: Added to facial washes, toners, and body lotions.

    • Haircare Products: Integrated into shampoos and scalp formulations for freshness.

    • Soaps and Balms: Found in solid and liquid soaps, as well as lip balms.

Home Care

• • • All-Purpose Cleaners: Ideal for citrus-based surface sprays and wipes.

    • Air Fresheners: Used in candles, plug-ins, and reed diffusers for freshness.

    • Detergents: Common in dish soaps and laundry products for a crisp-clean scent.

Food and Flavor

• • • Flavoring Applications: Used in bakery, dairy, candy, and beverages.

    • Teas and Broths: Adds brightness to teas, savory soups, and marinades.

    • Brining and Marinades: Used in formulations for meat, poultry, and seafood.

Industrial Usage

• • • Cleaning Products: Added to degreasers and solvent cleaners.

    • Paint and Coatings: Included in eco-conscious varnishes and paint additives.

    • Malodor Masking: Functions well in masking industrial base odors.

Pet Care

• • • Grooming Products: Used in citrus-fresh pet shampoos.

    • Odor Treatment: Added to spot removers and pet deodorizing sprays.

Applications of Lemon Essential Oil in Product Formulation

Food and Beverage Manufacturing:

Utilized in clean-label formulations for non-alcoholic beverages, frozen desserts, bakery fillings, and flavored syrups. Offers a natural citrus profile aligned with consumer demand for authentic taste and simple ingredient panels.

Household and Personal Care Product Development:

Formulated into surface disinfectants, glass cleaners, hand washes, and dish soaps to deliver a bright, citrus-forward aroma. Supports product lines positioned around freshness, plant-based claims, and sensory appeal.

Aromatherapy and Spa Product Lines:

Applied in essential oil blends, massage oils, and diffuser-ready formulations where a refreshing, clean scent is desired. Common in wellness-focused collections designed for spa, hospitality, and lifestyle retail environments.

Safety and Storage

• • • Storage: Store in tightly sealed containers, away from sunlight and humidity.

    • Shelf Life: Up to 18–24 months when stored in dark, cool conditions.

    • Precautions: Not for direct undiluted application to skin. Dilution and patch testing recommended.

    • Regulatory: Complies with IFRA and FEMA flavor standards. Always check regional regulations.

    • Phototoxicity Warning: Avoid use in leave-on skin products exposed to sunlight unless rectified.

HBNO® Lemon Essential Oil is offered in a range of sizes to accommodate your needs, from small quantities for sampling to 55-gallon drums for commercial applications.

HBNO® offers:

• • • Prompt dispatch from HBNO®’s 100,000 sq foot California warehouse

    • Technical documents, SDS, Specification, COA available upon request

    • Bulk drum and private labeling services available