Citrus aurantifolia (Lime) peel extract
AKA: Key Lime, Lime Peel Extract
Plant-Derived
Cleanser
Fragrance
Skin Conditioner
Hair Care
Extract
Clean
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
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
Traditional Use
Lime peel extract is a modern concentrated preparation of traditionally used lime peel, retaining bioactive compounds like vitamin C and flavonoids. Historically, dried lime peel was used in folk medicine across tropical regions for skin brightening.
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