Citrus aurantifolia (Lime) fruit extract

Citrus aurantifolia (Lime) fruit extract 1
Citrus aurantifolia (Lime) fruit extract 2
AKA: Key Lime, Lime Fruit Extract
Plant-Derived
Skin Conditioner
Extract
Clean
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
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
Traditional Use
Lime fruit extract is a modern concentrated form of the traditionally used lime juice, retaining the vitamin C and citric acid for skincare applications. Historically, fresh lime was used in folk medicine across tropical regions for cleansing and brightening skin.
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