Citrus aurantifolia (Lime) oil
AKA: Key Lime, Lime Oil
Plant-Derived
Cleanser
Fragrance
Skin Conditioner
Hair Care
Not Clean
Citrus Aurantifolia (Lime) Oil is a cosmetic ingredient used as cleansing, hair conditioning, masking. Rated moderate hazard by EWG.
Family
Rutaceae (Citrus family)
Plant Part
Fruit
CAS #
8008-26-2 / 90063-52-8
Form
Oil
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.
Masking
Perfuming
Added for scent. Can be natural or synthetic. Common irritant and allergen — one of the top reasons people react to products.
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 essential oil has been used in traditional Ayurvedic, Caribbean, and Southeast Asian medicine for its antiseptic and astringent properties. It was historically applied to acne, oily skin, and used in perfumery for its fresh citrus scent.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Caution
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