INCI Name
Citrus Aurantifolia Peel Oil
Botanical Name
Citrus aurantifolia (Lime)
A zesty essential oil from Citrus aurantifolia peel prized for its bright, clean scent. In cosmetics it serves mainly as a perfuming, masking, and skin-conditioning ingredient. For facial or leave-on products, use only steam-distilled or FCF lime oil at low dermal levels to reduce phototoxicity risk.
Fragrance, masking, skin-conditioning, tonic
Product Type(s):
Typical Usage Range:
0.05–0.5% (steam-distilled/FCF in leave-on); up to 2% rinse-off; avoid expressed oil in leave-on due to phototoxicity (comply with CIR 5-MOP limit)
Refreshing citrus aroma; supports a clean, uplifting feel; traditionally used for toning and deodorizing; helps brighten the appearance of dull skin
Primary Components:
Limonene, β-pinene, γ-terpinene, citral (neral, geranial), linalool, α-terpineol
Phototoxic if expressed/cold-pressed; may irritate sensitive skin; oxidation increases sensitization risk; avoid sun/UV exposure after use of expressed oil; keep away from eyes and broken skin
Preferred Extraction Method:
Steam-distilled (preferred for leave-on); cold-pressed/expressed for rinse-off only
Prefer steam-distilled or FCF (furocoumarin-free) for leave-on; request recent GC/MS report; choose organic where possible; add antioxidant (0.05–0.1% tocopherol); store cool, airtight, and protected from light
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Lime Essential Oil
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