Citrus aurantifolia (Lime) leaf oil

Citrus aurantifolia (Lime) leaf oil 1
Citrus aurantifolia (Lime) leaf oil 2
AKA: Key Lime, Lime Leaf Oil
Plant-Derived
Clean
Citrus Aurantifolia (Lime) Leaf Oil is a cosmetic ingredient used as masking. Rated low hazard by EWG. Assessed as safe by the CIR.
Family
Rutaceae (Citrus family)
Plant Part
Leaf
CAS #
90063-52-8
Form
Oil
Functions
Masking
Antioxidant
Anti-Inflammatory
Boosts Collagen
Provides scent
Traditional Use
Lime leaf oil has been used in traditional Southeast Asian medicine and perfumery for its aromatic and antimicrobial properties. The leaves were historically employed in folk remedies for skin infections and as a fragrance ingredient.
EWG
2
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Caution
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
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Caution
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️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