Citrus aurantifolia (Lime) fruit

Citrus aurantifolia (Lime) fruit 1
Citrus aurantifolia (Lime) fruit 2
AKA: Key Lime, Lime Fruit
Plant-Derived
Skin Conditioner
Clean
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
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
Traditional Use
Limes have been used in traditional Caribbean, Mexican, and Southeast Asian medicine for centuries as a source of vitamin C and for antiseptic properties. Applied topically, lime was used to treat skin conditions and as a natural astringent.
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-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