murphyCitrus aurantifolia (Lime) fruit
AKA: Key Lime, Lime Fruit
Plant-Derived
Skin Conditioner
Clean
OriginNative to Mexico, Southeast Asia. Sourced from the fruit of Citrus aurantifolia, a citrus tree native to Southeast Asia and cultivated primarily in Mexico. Cold-pressed or expressed from the lime fruit peel and flesh to extract the oil and juice concentrate.
Citrus Aurantifolia (Lime) Fruit is a cosmetic ingredient used as skin conditioning. Rated low hazard by EWG. Assessed as safe by the CIR.
Family
Rutaceae (Citrus family)
Plant Part
Fruit
CAS #
90063-52-8
Form
Powder
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dullness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Functions
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
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewed1 paper →
⚖️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