murphyCitrus aurantifolia (Lime) peel oil
AKA: Key Lime, Lime Peel Oil
Plant-Derived
Not Clean
OriginNative to Mexico, Southeast Asia. Extracted from the peel of Citrus aurantifolia (Persian lime), a tropical citrus fruit in the Rutaceae family grown in Mexico and Southeast Asia. Cold-pressed or steam-distilled from the dried or fresh lime peel to obtain the essential oil.
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
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Caution
Functions
Masking
Antioxidant
Anti-Inflammatory
Boosts Collagen
Provides scent
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewed1 paper →
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed2 reviews →
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EWG
6
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Caution
CIR Safety Findings
Mixed Phototoxicity Results
Both phototoxic and non-phototoxic results in the CIR safety assessment (CIR 666)
Concentration Guide
CIR lists it as not reported to be in use.
CIR · report published 2019
Regulatory Agencies
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR