Which Brand has the Best Lemon Essential Oil?

Lemon makes an impressive and fragrant essential oil. Enriched with a sharp and fruity scent, combined with multiple beneficial properties such as antimicrobial, antiseptic, antioxidant and more, lemon essential oil is commonly used for:

  • Aromatherapy – Diffuse/inhaled, doubles as air freshener
  • Topical use – Diluted with carrier oil and applied onto the skin, can be added to homemade perfume as a top note, can be used for children above years old (please carry out a patch test before proceeding)
  • Cosmetics – Facial cleansers, astringents, shampoos, soaps, body lotion and more
  • Medicinal – Anti-fungal, anti-bacterial, detoxifying properties to treat fungal infections such as athlete’s foot, promote wound healing and boost immune system

Please avoid using topically or as aromatherapy if pregnant, consult with a medical professional if needed

Scientifically known as Citrus x Limon, it is a fruit belonging in the citrus family. The copious benefits of lemon essential oil includes enhancing cognitive function by boosting mental clarity and vigilance, purifies the air to facilitate easier breathing which in the process helps with colds, sinuses and allergies, provide relief for negative feelings such as anxiety, depression, stress, irritability, nausea and others.

Below is a list and comparison of lemon essential oil from different brands, the details and description are obtained from the official website of the brands.

Fabulous Frannie – Lemon Pure Essential Oil

  • Certification: Cruelty-free and vegan
  • Aroma Description: Clean, light, citrusy, fresh
  • Extraction Method: Cold pressed
  • Uses (according to official website):
    • Incorporate in massage blends when massaging joints to improve circulation and provide relief for pain and/or inflammation
    • Incorporate in cooking to assist in weight loss
    • Add a few drops to favourite cake or cookie batter for boost of citrus flavour
    • Add a few drops in homemade room sprays to purify the air
  • Product Size: 5ml, 10ml, 30ml
  • Price: $6.00 USD (5ml), $6.30 USD (10ml), $9.50 USD (30ml) (*as of August 2021)
  • Additional Info:
    • Phototoxic, avoid direct sunlight after topical usage
    • Keep away from children and pets
    • Top/Middle note (aroma)
  • Country of origin: USA
  • Reviews:
    • Customer comments that the product has a wonderful scent, can be added to laundry detergent and homemade house cleaning products

Plant Therapy – Organic Lemon Essential Oil

  • Certification: USDA Organic (According to Google search – certified produce grown on soil free from prohibited substances for 3 years prior to harvest), GC/MS tested
  • Aroma Description: Fresh, zesty citrus scent
  • Extraction Method: Cold pressed
  • Uses (according to official website):
    • Topical use at 1 – 2% dilution with carrier oil for topical usage
    • Diffuse 3 – 4 drops per 100ml water (estimated 0.2% dilution)
    • Blends well with other oils (bergamot, carrot seed, cedarwood, citronella, geranium and etc.)
  • Product Size: 10ml, 30ml, 100ml
  • Price: $9.95 USD (10ml), $14.95 USD (30ml), $29.95 USD (100ml) (*as of August 2021)
  • Additional Info:
    • Full test results disclosed on official website
    • Safe for kids
  • Country of origin: Argentina, Italy, USA
  • Reviews:
    • Customers comment that the product has an invigorating scent, great for cleaning and is versatile

doTerra – Lemon Oil

  • Certification: Certified Pure Therapeutic Grade (CPTG), Kosher
  • Aroma Description: Clean, fresh, citrus, bright
  • Extraction Method: Cold pressed/Expression
  • Uses (according to official website):
    • Add a few drops to a spray bottle filled with water as a surface cleaner and furniture polish, add a few drops of olive oil for wooden surfaces
    • Wipe leather furniture or other leather surfaces with cloth soaked in lemon oil for protection and maintenance of the material
    • Natural remedy for early stages of tarnish on silver and other metals
    • Dilute 3-4 drops in diffuser of choice
    • Dilute with carrier oil and apply on desired areas of skin, helps with skin sensitivity
    • To consume, dilute 1 drop of lemon essential oil in 4oz/120ml of water
  • Product Size: 15ml
  • Price: $16 USD (*as of August 2021)
  • Additional Info:
    • Consult with doctor/physician if pregnant or nursing
    • Avoid direct sunlight and UV rays for a minimum of 12 hours after topical application
  • Reviews:
    • Customers comment that the product is of top quality, can be used for cleaning, adding to a glass of water for an invigorating feel and various other uses

Revive EO – Lemon Certified

  • Certification: USDA Organic (According to Google search – certified produce grown on soil free from prohibited substances for 3 years prior to harvest), GC/MS tested, cruelty free
  • Aroma Description: Fresh, citrus, bright
  • Extraction Method: Expressed
  • Uses (according to official website):
    • Add 1 drop of the essential oil to a glass of warm water and honey for a detoxifying effect
    • Add a few drops to a spray bottle filled with water and use as a homemade surface cleaner
    • Add 3 – 4 drops in your diffuser
    • Dilute 1 – 2 drops of the oil with carrier oil for topical usage
  • Product Size: 10ml
  • Price: $11 USD (*as of August 2021)
  • Additional Info:
    • Full test results disclosed on official website
    • Blends well with other oils (bergamot, vanilla blend, cinnamon and more)
    • Top note aroma
  • Country or origin: South Africa
  • Reviews:
    • Customer comment that the quality of the product is equal to, if not better than MLM brands, the oil smells good and is multi-purpose