Lemon peel is a deeply invigorating scent. Almost awakening you from slumber, almost like an alarm that it's time for spring cleaning. When you're yearning for a little mood lift, take a whiff of doTERRA's Lemon essential oil. It instantly brings my mind to sipping lemonade on a Sicilian beach — a reminder that there's a lot of zest in life, we just need to find it.

Unironically, doTERRA sources its lemon essential oil straight from the peel of lemons grown in Sicily and Brazil. And you can smell the difference. I did a sniff-test alongside another popular leading essential oil brand, and doTERRA's oil won by leaps and bounds. It smells like you just zested the peel of a ripe, freshly picked lemon — imagine that, now multiply the scent by ten. It's super concentrated, thanks to limonene, the main active component responsible for that distinct lemon scent. And because the oil is very potent, you only need a few drops for it to start working its magic. One bottle will last you what feels like a lifetime, but you'll also want to use it for a lifetime.

The beauty of lemon essential oil is just how much you can do with it. I personally add a few drops to my diffuser on a sluggish workday to get the good vibes rolling. Combine it with peppermint for an energizing combo, or mix it with lavender for a surprisingly bright, balanced aroma.

Lemon oil has also helped me get into the spring-cleaning mood — adding a few drops in a spray bottle with water makes for a naturally fresh-smelling surface cleaner. I, admittedly, expected the Lemon oil to remind me of a conventional cleaner, but instead it makes my whole home smell like a lemon grove.

You can even add a drop to a glass of water for a bright, citrusy kick. Just note that the general rule is use just one drop of lemon essential oil per four ounces of liquid. Lemon oil is the go-to that everyone needs in their life!