Citrus aurantifolia (Lime) flower extract

Citrus aurantifolia (Lime) flower extract 1
Citrus aurantifolia (Lime) flower extract 2
AKA: Key Lime, Lime Flower Extract
Plant-Derived
Astringent
Skin Conditioner
Extract
Clean
Citrus Aurantifolia (Lime) Flower Extract is a cosmetic ingredient used as astringent, skin conditioning. Rated low hazard by EWG. Assessed as safe by the CIR.
Family
Rutaceae (Citrus family)
Plant Part
Flower
CAS #
90063-52-8
Form
Liquid
Functions
Astringent
Tightens and contracts skin tissue, temporarily shrinking pores and reducing oiliness. That "clean, tight" feeling after toner.
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Antioxidant
Anti-Inflammatory
Boosts Collagen
Softens and smooths skin
Tightens and tones pores
Traditional Use
Lime flowers have been used in traditional Caribbean, Latin American, and Asian cuisines and folk medicine for calming and skin-soothing properties. The flowers were historically employed in herbal remedies for anxiety and skin conditions.
EWG
1
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU✔ permitted
JAPAN✔ permitted
CANADA✔ permitted
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dullness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed2 reviews →
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR