Citronella Essential Oil

100% Pure Citronella Essential Oil

Bright, fresh, and wonderfully clarifying, Dreaming Earth Botanicals’ Citronella Essential Oil is a top-note oil steam distilled from the aerial parts of Cymbopogon winterianus grass grown in Indonesia. With an aroma that’s grassy, fruit-tinged, and herbaceous with a crisp edge, Citronella is a beloved staple for naturally freshening spaces and supporting outdoor rituals.

Traditionally used as a natural deodorizer and skin conditioner, Citronella is also well known for its reputation as a botanical ally in keeping mosquitos at bay—making it an easy favorite for warm-weather blends, porch diffusers, and DIY body oils.

Botanical Name: Cymbopogon winterianus
Origin: Indonesia
Family: Poaceae
Aroma: Grassy, fruity, herbaceous, slightly sharp
Perfume Note: Top
Method of Extraction: Steam distilled
Source: Aerial parts of the grass
Main Chemical Components: Geraniol, limonene, geranyl acetate, citronellal

Blends Well With:
Bergamot, Lemon, Orange, Lemongrass

Traditional Uses:
• Deodorant
• Skin conditioner
• Insect repellent

Properties:
Antiseptic, bactericidal, diuretic

Recipe: Bug-Away Skin Oil

A simple, plant-powered blend for outdoor days and twilight nights.

You’ll need:

• 2 tbsp vegetable oil (we recommend soybean oil)

• 5 drops Cedarwood essential oil

• 4 drops Lemon essential oil

• 2 drops Geranium essential oil

• 1 drop Citronella essential oil

Directions:
Mix in a plastic bottle, shake gently, and apply to skin as needed to help stay bug-free.

Cautions:
Citronella essential oil may cause irritation for sensitive skin—always dilute properly before topical use and patch test first. Avoid use during pregnancy. For external use only.