Lime Oil

Product Overview

From the heart of Kannauj, India — the Perfume Capital of India — Shiva Exports India presents our premium Lime Essential Oil, a vibrant, cold-pressed botanical masterpiece that captures the sharp, crisp, and sun-drenched essence of fresh citrus. By synthesizing Kannauj’s centuries-old traditional distillation heritage with state-of-the-art cold-compression technology, we extract this oil directly from the pristine peels of Citrus aurantifolia. The result is an unadulterated, therapeutic-grade essential oil tailored to meet the rigorous standards of global perfumery houses, cosmetic formulators, and wellness brands seeking absolute purity and batch-to-batch consistency.

🌿 Olfactory Profile & Applications

In professional perfumery, our Lime Essential Oil is highly prized for its dominant, effervescent top note that is intensely zesty, sweet-tart, and exceptionally clean, balanced by a subtle, green-herbaceous undertone in its dry-down. Its high concentration of d-limonene provides a sparkling, energetic lift that is indispensable across multiple industries. It serves as a vital component in fine fragrances (particularly chypre, citrus, and cologne accords), revitalizing skincare formulations (astringent and oil-balancing applications), premium aromatherapy lines, high-end personal care products like artisanal soaps, shampoos, and candles, as well as natural industrial cleaning agents.

✨ Key Features & Specifications

• Botanical Name: Citrus aurantifolia
• Extraction Method: Cold-pressed (Expression) of fresh peels (Steam distilled options also available for non-phototoxic requirements)
• Plant Part Used: Fresh Lime Peels
• Origin: Kannauj, Uttar Pradesh, India
• Purity: 100% Pure, Natural, and Undiluted
• Appearance: Light green to greenish-yellow mobile liquid
• Specific Gravity: 0.850 to 0.882 @ 20°C
• Refractive Index: 1.470 to 1.485 @ 20°C
• Main Chemical Constituents: Limonene, Alpha-Pinene, Beta-Pinene, Myrcene, Terpinolene, Linalool, Citral, Geranyl Acetate
• Shelf Life: 24 months when stored in a cool, dark place in airtight containers

📖 Usage & Formulation Guide

Perfumery Accord Design: For a classic citrus-cologne or summer accord, blend Lime Essential Oil at 15-20% in the top note phase with Bergamot, Lemon, and a touch of Neroli, anchored by a base of Vetiver, Patchouli, or Oakmoss.

Cosmetic & Skincare Formulation: To utilize its natural astringent and sebum-balancing properties, incorporate Lime Oil at 0.5% to 1.0% in facial cleansers, clarifying toners, or clay masks. Note: If using cold-pressed lime oil, observe IFRA guidelines regarding phototoxicity limits (typically max 0.7% in leave-on skin applications).

Soap & Candle Manufacturing: In cold-process soap making, use at a rate of 3-5% of total oil weight. Pair with a natural fixative like Litsea Cubeba (May Chang) or Cedarwood to anchor the highly volatile citrus notes and prevent them from fading during the curing process.

Aromatherapeutic Diffuser Blends: For professional wellness formulations focused on mental clarity, anxiety relief, and atmospheric purification, blend 4 parts Lime, 3 parts Frankincense, and 2 parts Peppermint.

🛡️ Quality Assurance

Every batch of Shiva Exports India’s Lime Essential Oil undergoes rigorous Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry (GC-MS) analysis to guarantee its precise chemical composition and absolute purity. We ensure our oils are entirely free from synthetic extenders, phthalates, parabens, or heavy metals. Fully compliant with IFRA, ISO 9001:2015, and GMP standards, our manufacturing processes guarantee the chemical integrity required by industrial buyers. Batch-specific Certificates of Analysis (COA) and MSDS are provided with every shipment.

📦 Packaging & Bulk Availability

To preserve the delicate volatile compounds of our citrus oils, we package them in export-grade, epoxy-lined aluminum bottles (100ml, 250ml, 500ml, 1L, 5L) and heavy-duty 25kg to 180kg HDPE or steel drums to ensure zero degradation during international transit. Shiva Exports India offers customized private labeling, OEM manufacturing, and contract packaging options. We provide fast, reliable air and sea freight logistics to over 80 countries, ensuring seamless customs clearance.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is your cold-pressed Lime Essential Oil phototoxic?
A: Yes, cold-pressed Lime Essential Oil contains furanocoumarins, which can cause phototoxicity when exposed to sunlight. For leave-on skin applications, we recommend keeping concentrations below 0.7% as per IFRA guidelines, or inquiring about our steam-distilled, furanocoumarin-free (FCF) lime oil option.

Q: Do you provide documentation like COA and MSDS before ordering?
A: Absolutely. Shiva Exports India provides complete technical documentation, including Certificate of Analysis (COA), Gas Chromatography (GC-MS) reports, and Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) upon request for all wholesale inquiries.

Q: What is the Minimum Order Quantity (MOQ) for wholesale purchases?
A: Our standard MOQ for commercial bulk orders starts at 1 kg. However, we also offer smaller sample packs for formulation testing and product evaluation to qualified cosmetic manufacturers and perfumers.

Q: How does Shiva Exports India ensure batch-to-batch consistency?
A: Through standardized sourcing of premium raw materials and rigorous in-house laboratory testing, we maintain precise chemical parameters (such as d-limonene and citral levels) across all manufacturing runs, ensuring your end-product formulations remain completely uniform.