murphyCitrus aurantifolia (Lime) oil
AKA: Key Lime, Lime Oil
Plant-Derived
Cleanser
Fragrance
Skin Conditioner
Hair Care
Not Clean
OriginNative to Mexico, Southeast Asia. Extracted from the fruit peel of Citrus aurantifolia, a citrus species native to Southeast Asia and Mexico. Cold-pressed from the lime fruit peel to obtain the essential oil.
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
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Caution
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
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