Le Sol Citronella Essential Oil is used in insect repellent products. It is also popular due to its calming and clarifying properties. Its strong lemon scent is refreshing. Rich in Citronellal this ingredient can be applied to a number of soap, detergents, skin care & hair care formulations. 

• Certified cruelty free and vegan friendly
• 100% pure and natural
• Steam distilled
• Purifying and cleansing
• Ideal for massage and diffuser blends
• Can be used in skin and hair care products
• Top perfumery note
• Blends well with Orange, Lemon, Bergamot, Geranium and Lavender

Our Citronella Essential Oil is hand bottled in the UK by Le Sol. We source 100% pure and natural oils from around the world and sell them online at low affordable prices. All of our natural aromatherapy oils are ethically sourced. You can use our Citronella Oil to make your own essential oil blends, candles, skin products, DIY cosmetic and beauty products.

Citronella Java Essential Oil

Cymbopogon Winterianus

Origin -  Vietnam

Colour - Clear to Pale Yellow Brown

Extraction Method - Steam Distilled 

Odour -  Lemon like - powerful and fresh 

Cosmetic Declaration - Le Sol can confirm that Citronella Java Essential Oil is suitable for cosmetic application. It is not included in the list of substances prohibited in cosmetic products. Neither does it contain parabens, restricted preservatives, colorants or UV filters (Annex II - VI of EU Regulation 1223/2009).

Animal Testing - Le Sol can confirm that Citronella Java Essential Oil has not been Animal Tested for cosmetic purposes by or on behalf of the company, nor has any of its component parts named in the International Cosmetic Ingredient Dictionary & Handbook (11th Edition), 31st December 1990.

Vegan - Le Sol can confirm that Citronella Java Essential Oil is suitable for Vegans.

GMO (IP) - Le Sol can confirm that Citronella Java Essential Oil is not derived/produced from a raw material that has been genetically modified.

Gluten Free - Le Sol can confirm that Citronella Java Essential Oil is not derived from, neither does it contain any Gluten ingredients.

Nanomaterials Declaration - Le Sol can confirm that with reference to Citronella Java Essential Oil that no Nanomaterials were added at any stage of the manufacturing/production process, in accordance with EU Cosmetics Regulation.

Irradiation Declaration - Le Sol can confirm that Citronella Java Essential Oil  has not been irradiated at any stage of production.

Residual Solvents - Le Sol can confirm that no solvents or preservatives were used in the production of Citronella Java Essential Oil.

Dilution

Dilute your Citronella Java Essential Oil at a percentage of 1% of your finished blend, usually 20 drops or 1ml of essential oil to 100ml of your selected carrier oil. Do not use Citronella Java Essential oil undiluted on the skin. You can use up to 2% dilution for use in the bath or on your body. Consult your doctor or midwife before using during pregnancy.

Massage

Use Citronella Java Essential Oil in a massage blend with a carrier oil. Le Sol recommends Coconut Oil, Sweet Almond or Grapeseed.

Green Cleaning

Citronella Java is also used in green cleaning products. Put 20 drops into a bucket of soapy water and use it to mop the floor. You can also add 10 drops to Sodium Bicarbonate and use it as a toilet cleaner. 

Aromatherapy

You can use our Citronella Java Essential Oil in your diffuser or burner. For a bug repellant diffuser you can add 3 drops of Citronella Java, 2 drops of Lavender and 3 drops of Tea Tree. 

Data Sheets & Labels

This Citronella Java Essential Oil cannot be guaranteed free from traces of nuts or other allergens. You should get medical advice before use if you are suffering from any allergies or medical conditions. Always conduct a patch test before using any new product.

Store in a cool dry place away from sunlight.

As Le Sol products are natural, the colour and odour can vary slightly from batch to batch. Le Sol are constantly improving our products and so sometimes the product you receive may differ slightly in appearance from images displayed on our Le Sol website.