Citrus aurantifolia (Lime) peel oil

Citrus aurantifolia (Lime) peel oil 1
Citrus aurantifolia (Lime) peel oil 2
AKA: Key Lime, Lime Peel Oil
Plant-Derived
Not Clean
Citrus Aurantifolia (Lime) Peel Oil is a cosmetic ingredient used as masking. Rated moderate hazard by EWG. Assessed as safe by the CIR.
Family
Rutaceae (Citrus family)
Plant Part
Peel
CAS #
167973-55-9
Form
Oil
Functions
Masking
Antioxidant
Anti-Inflammatory
Boosts Collagen
Provides scent
Traditional Use
Lime peel oil, extracted from the outer rind, has been used in traditional Caribbean and Asian cosmetics and medicine for its antiseptic and astringent properties. It was historically valued as both a fragrance and a treatment for oily and acne-prone skin.
EWG
6
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Caution
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
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