UVC and most of UVB are absorbed by the ozone layer in the earth's stratosphere. Ultraviolet light causes sunburning and damages the skin's elastic protein, collagen. It is also a major factor in the development of the skin cancers rodent ulcer (BASAL CELL CARCINOMA), MALIGNANT MELANOMA and SQUAMOUS CELL CARCINOMA.
Burners and vaporizers In vapor therapy, lemon oil can be used for colds, voice loss, flu, depression, stress, lack of energy and fatigue. It furthermore relieves irritation and also helps improve concentration, lifts the spirits, clears the mind and helps in decision making.
As a blended massage oil or diluted in the bath, lemon verbena oil can help with digestive problems and is a boost for liver functions, insomnia and the nervous system, helping to ease respiratory problems, such as bronchitis and sinus congestion. It is also used to tone the skin.