Citrus aurantifolia (Lime) juice
AKA: Key Lime, Lime Juice
Plant-Derived Synthetic
Cleanser
Skin Conditioner
Hair Care
Clean
Citrus Aurantifolia (Lime) Juice is a cosmetic ingredient used as cleansing, hair conditioning, skin conditioning. Rated low hazard by EWG. Assessed as safe by the CIR.
CAS #
90063-52-8
Form
Liquid
Functions
Cleansing
Makes oil and water mix so dirt, makeup, and sunscreen can actually be washed away. The reason your face wash foams.
Hair Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Tonic
Antioxidant
Anti-Inflammatory
Boosts Collagen
Traditional Use
Lime juice has been used for centuries in traditional Caribbean, Latin American, and Asian skincare for its high vitamin C content and acidic properties. It was traditionally applied to brighten skin, treat acne, and as a natural astringent.
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