How to Use a Whole Bottle of Lime

You can’t help but love the tart, sweet, citrus flavour and aroma of Lime essential oil, but you might be surprised at what else you can use this delightful citrus oil. When the end of the month rolls around, you’ll be wondering where your whole bottle went.

Every 15 mL Lime oil bottle contains approximately 250 drops of essential oil. Here are our top tips for how you can put every single drop to good use in just 30 days.

• Facial Cleanser: Add one drop of Lime essential oil to your evening facial cleanser to give your complexion a clean, healthy-looking glow. Remember to avoid sunlight or UV rays for up to 12 hours after applying Lime oil topically.
  • Total: 30 drops

• Nail Care: Combine one drop of Lime oil with Fractionated Coconut oil and give your cuticles a massage after trimming your nails. Use every week to keep your nails looking clean.
  • Total: 5 drops

• Hair and Scalp Care: Combine two drops of Lime essential oil with a large coin sized amount of shampoo in your hand and gently massage into your scalp and hair for added cleansing benefits. Use every two to three days.
  • Total: 20-30 drops

• Home Cleaning Spray: Add 25 drops of Lime oil to a glass spray bottle of water and spritz to clean tables, countertops, and other commonly used surfaces in your home throughout the month.
  • Total: 25 drops

• Side Dishes: Add five drops of Lime essential oil to your favourite side dishes that call for fresh lime, such as a chip dip or bowl of fresh guacamole. Try a different recipe every week!
  • Total: 20 drops

• Morning Smoothie: Add a drop of Lime essential oil to your daily morning smoothie for a burst of citrus flavour as you start off your day with a refreshing, fruity beverage.
  • Total: 30 drops

• Baked Goods and Desserts: Add five drops of Lime oil to new dessert recipes that call for lime zest or lime juice. Each week try something new and enjoy a tart flavour to a sweet treat.
  • Total: 20 drops

• Daily Water Enhancer: Add a drop of Lime essential oil to your water for a refreshing citrus flavour to encourage hydration throughout the day.
  • Total: 30 drops

• Best Aromas: Diffuse two drops of Lime oil with two drops of Cedarwood oil for a stimulating scent all month long. Alternatively, diffuse two drops of Lavender oil, Grapefruit oil, or Ylang Ylang oil with two drops of Lime oil for a bright, inviting aroma.
  • Total: 60 drops

Lime oil seems almost endlessly versatile and will add a bright, citrus flare to your daily routines. With so many ways to use it, don’t be surprised if you need to order another bottle at month’s end.

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