Guidelines:
1. Wash and dry the lemons: Give the lemons a good cleaning to get rid of any debris or leftovers.
2. Zest the lemons: Gently remove the lemons’ exterior zest with a grater or zester. Grated white pith can impart an unpleasant flavor to the oil, so be careful not to do that. About the zest of one or two lemons will do.
3. Mix the zest with the carrier oil: Put the lemon zest in a jar or airtight glass container. Make sure the zest is completely covered with carrier oil when you pour it over it.
4. Seal the container: Tightly close the container and store it for approximately two weeks in a cold, dark location. As a result, the carrier oil can absorb the flavor of the lemon zest.
5. Shake daily: To aid in the infusion process, gently shake the container each day.
6. Strain the oil: To get rid of the lemon zest, strain the oil after two weeks. For this, you can use a fine sieve or a piece of cheesecloth.
7. Pour into a bottle made of black glass:
Transfer the sieved oil into a bottle made of dark glass. Black glass shields the
oil from light exposure, which may lead to deterioration.
8. Keep the oil: Keep the lemon
essential oil in a dark, cool location away from the sun. It ought should endure
over a number of months.
Caution:
Because lemon essential oil has the potential to be photosensitive, it may increase skin sensitivity to sunlight. When using it on your skin, use sunscreen and refrain from using it right before heading outside.
Before using the oil on your face or body, do a patch test to make sure you don’t experience any negative side effects.
Before using the lemon essential oil, dilute it with a carrier oil if you have sensitive skin.
Because lemon essential oil is strong, use it carefully and keep it out of your eyes.
