CELESTIAL ® Citronella Java Essential Oil – Natural Insect Repellent & Aromatherapy

Citronella Java Essential Oil

Botanical Name: Cymbopogon winterianus
Method: steam distilled leaves
Origin: Indonesia
Perfumery Note: Top Note

Experience the invigorating aroma of Celestial Citronella Java Essential Oil, steam-distilled from the leaves of Cymbopogon winterianus, a tropical grass native to Indonesia. This pure, undiluted essential oil offers a fresh, citrusy scent with subtle woody undertones, making it a versatile addition to your natural wellness and home care routines.

Well known for being used an an insect deterrent it is great to diffuse in outdoor settings to ward away the bugs in summer! it is also widely used in personal care products, such as massage oil, beauty products, and in the fragrance industry, and is a staple in the soap, detergent and house hold cleaning industries due to its antiseptic properties. 

Safety Information:
Avoid while pregnant. Do not use neat on skin, only diluted. May cause skin irritation so patch test advisable.

Topical Application Information:

This essential oil is pure and undiluted, so if you wish to use it on your skin it will have to be diluted first. The general guide to using essential oils on your skin is that they should be diluted to a maximum of 3-5% in a carrier oil. For Ajowan oil it is recommended not to exceed 1.4% dilution for topical use.

Essential Oil Safety:

Always dilute essential oils before applying them to your skin as when undiluted they may cause skin irritations. It is always a good idea to do a small patch test somewhere like the back of your hand when using a new essential oil for the first time. 
DO NOT ingest essential oils. It is against the TGA (Therapeutic Goods Administration) Guidelines to suggest ingestion of essential oils in Australia. This is due to safety concerns around the harm an undiluted and highly concentrated essential oil can do when ingested. There are very few exceptions to this, which include a small number of essential oils allowed to be used in the food manufacturing industry in highly diluted amounts for flavouring and scent (such as Lavender and Peppermint), or when under the care of a qualified Naturopath or Aromatic Medicine Practitioner (holds recognised qualifications, and is a member of a Professional Association granting TGA exemptions).
It is always best to avoid using essential oils on or around your pets. Dogs process most essential oils similar to how humans do, and will usually not be bothered by most essential oils being diffused in a well ventilated space. Many dog shampoos and conditioners also contain essential oils. However we recommend you never leave a dog unsupervised in a room with an essential oil diffuser on. Cats do not tolerate essential oils and small amounts may be harmful, even using a diffuser in the same room may cause toxicity. 

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