Citrus aurantifolia (Lime) fruit extract

AKA: Key Lime, Lime Fruit Extract
Plant-Derived
Skin Conditioner
Extract
Clean
OriginNative to Mexico, Southeast Asia. Derived from the fruit of Citrus aurantifolia, a citrus tree native to Southeast Asia and Mexico. Extracted through solvent extraction methods applied to the lime fruit to obtain the concentrated botanical extract.
Citrus Aurantifolia (Lime) Fruit Extract 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
Liquid
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
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewed1 paper →
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed2 reviews →
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EWG
1
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
Concentration Guide
Leave-on0.0009–0.2%
Rinse-off0.0001–0.2%
0%50%100%
CIR reported use · 2013 survey
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU✔ permitted
JAPAN✔ permitted
CANADA✔ permitted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR