A Little Lime For Your Nerves 

Radiant Limetta Petitgrain is steam-distilled from the young twigs of citrus limetta trees, unveiling a bright, woodsy-sweet aroma with a zesty hint of lime.

This exquisite essence is a skin-balancing tonic, offering a refreshing, uplifting top note that inspires optimism and awakens the senses.

A sweet-sour citrus hybrid, Limetta is the offspring of heirloom citron and orange.

Limetta Petitgrain essential oil offers a bright, woodsy-sweet aroma with tangy lime undertones, uplifting the senses while balancing and refreshing the skin.

 

Appearance In Nature

In nature, Limetta Petitgrain emerges from the tender, green twigs and leaves of the Citrus limetta tree, which is adorned with glossy foliage and delicate white blossoms that release a soft, citrusy perfume.

As the tree matures, it bears smooth, round fruits with a golden-green hue, nestled among the branches like drops of captured sunlight.

Appearance In The Bottle Post Extraction 

Translucent, pale liquid. 

 

Sweet & Woodsy

Fresh notes of leafy-lime green define this essential oil.

A small touch of bitter citrus peel gives a bit of a bitter edge to the bouquet. 

Like a picnic in a lime grove on a sunny day.

Light

A light lux consistency. 

 

Peru

(Madre de Dios Region)

A Peruvian Paradise

Limetta Petitgrain thrives in warm, tropical climates, flourishing under the golden sun and rich, well-drained soil of regions like Peru’s Madre de Dios. 

The trees are carefully pruned to encourage healthy twig and leaf growth, ensuring a high-quality distillation process for the petitgrain essential oil.

Sustainable cultivation practices help restore deforested areas, allowing these citrus groves to contribute to both ecological balance and aromatic abundance.

Steam Distillation 

Find more information on botanical extraction methods HERE.

 

Refreshing History of Restoration 

Limetta Petitgrain traces its origins to the Mediterranean and South Asia, where Citrus limetta was cultivated for both its fragrant leaves and zesty fruit.

Over time, the practice of steam-distilling young twigs and leaves to create petitgrain essential oil spread to South America, where regions like Peru’s Madre de Dios embraced its production as part of sustainable reforestation efforts. 

During the Roman Empire, about 100 BC, citrus fruits travelled with traders from Persia to Europe, and by 1100 AD citrus trees had made themselves at home in the warm Mediterranean climate of southern Europe.

 In the 1500s, European traders established routes to the new Americas and introduced citrus to Brazil and Peru. 

A Strong Citrus Heart

Limetta Petitgrain carries a spirit of renewal, clarity, and balance, making it a powerful ally in spiritual and emotional well-being. 

Its uplifting yet grounding aroma is believed to clear stagnant energy, refresh the mind, and invite joy and optimism into daily life.

Often associated with the heart and solar plexus chakras, this oil fosters inner harmony, confidence, and emotional resilience, guiding one toward a lighthearted yet steady path in both meditation and spiritual practices.

Young, New Shoots

Direct Application 

Limetta Petitgrain essential oil (if and only if 100% pure and organic) can be used directly on the skin as spot treatment for any area in need of clarifying or soothing. 

Dilution 

Mix in with a carrier oil such as olive or jojoba to your desired strength for a fantastic allover moisturizing oil. 

Balances Oil Production

Helps regulate sebum levels, making it beneficial for oily and combination skin.

Clarifies and Purifies

Its mild antibacterial properties help to reduce blemishes and support clear skin.

Tones and Tightens

Acts as a gentle astringent, refining pores and enhancing skin texture.

Protects Against Environmental Stressors

Rich in antioxidants, it defends the skin from pollution and free radicals.

Energizes Dull Skin

Its revitalizing citrus properties promote a fresh, radiant glow.

Violet Glass 

Ultimate preservation & potency.

Violet glass is a deep purple, almost black, glass that keeps bioactive compounds preserved for as long as possible. 

MORE INFORMATION ON VOILET GLASS HERE