What are the main applications of this lemongrass oil?
Lemongrass oil is one of the most versatile essential oils. Its applications span food flavouring (beverages, confectionery, Southeast Asian cuisine), perfumery (citrus colognes and fresh fougeres), cosmetics and personal care (soap, body wash, deodorant), aromatherapy (refreshing diffusion), household products (cleaners, room sprays), candles and insect-repellent products.
Main Applications
| Sector | Application | Typical dose |
|---|---|---|
| Food flavouring | Beverages, candy, gum, bakery, SE Asian cuisine | GMP; fractions of a percent |
| Perfumery | Citrus colognes, fresh fougeres, herbals | 0.5 - 3% of concentrate |
| Cosmetics | Soap, body wash, shampoo, lotion, deodorant | 0.1 - 1% |
| Aromatherapy | Diffusion, massage blends | 2 - 4 drops / 0.5-2% |
| Household | Cleaners, room sprays, laundry fragrance | 0.5 - 2% |
| Candles / home fragrance | Soy wax candles, melts, diffuser reeds | 2 - 5% |
| Insect repellent | Natural sprays, skin-safe repellent blends | 5 - 10% max on skin |
- The dual-species identity lets one inventory cover both the West Indian (cooking/food) and East Indian (aroma-chemical feedstock) profiles
- Its low price and strong fresh note make it a workhorse in high-volume soap, candle and household production
- Always dilute and follow the IFRA/EU limits for skin-contact applications
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This article was published on 2026-09-07, and last updated on 2026-09-07. The article will be continuously updated.
