murphyCitrus aurantifolia (Lime) peel extract
AKA: Key Lime, Lime Peel Extract
Plant-Derived
Cleanser
Fragrance
Skin Conditioner
Hair Care
Extract
Clean
OriginNative to Mexico, Southeast Asia. Derived from the peel of Citrus aurantifolia (Persian lime), a citrus tree in the Rutaceae family native to Southeast Asia and Mexico. Extracted from the peel using solvent extraction methods to isolate the bioactive compounds and essential oils.
Citrus Aurantifolia (Lime) Peel Extract is a cosmetic ingredient used as cleansing, hair conditioning, perfuming. Rated low hazard by EWG. Assessed as safe by the CIR.
Family
Rutaceae (Citrus family)
Plant Part
Peel
CAS #
90063-52-8
Form
Liquid
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dullness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
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.
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.
EWG
1
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Skin Irritant
1 study / 1 not irritating (CIR 712)
Not a Sensitizer
1 study / 1 not sensitizing (CIR 712)
Concentration Guide
Leave-on0.0000013–1.1%
Rinse-off0.0001–0.006%
0%50%100%
CIR reported use · 2016 survey
Regulatory Agencies
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR