What is the recommended usage rate of lemon oil in different products?

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Dose depends on the product type and the target market rules; the numbers below are starting points for formulation trials. ApplicationStarting doseFine fragrance compound1-10% of the compound, within the IFRA category limitLeave-on cosmetics0.1-1%, capped by the allergen and phototoxicity limitsRinse-off products0.5-3%Food flavouringppm level in the finished food, set by the categoryCandles and home fragrance3-10% of the fragrance loadRun a stability and compatibility trial on the actual base — citrus oils behave differently in surfactant, ethanol and wax systems.

Application	Starting dose
Fine fragrance compound	1-10% of the compound, within the IFRA category limit
Leave-on cosmetics	0.1-1%, capped by the allergen and phototoxicity limits
Rinse-off products	0.5-3%
Food flavouring	ppm level in the finished food, set by the category
Candles and home fragrance	3-10% of the fragrance load

What is the recommended usage rate of lemon oil in different products?

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