Citrus aurantifolia (Lime) peel powder

Citrus aurantifolia (Lime) peel powder 1
Citrus aurantifolia (Lime) peel powder 2
AKA: Key Lime, Lime Peel Powder
Plant-Derived Synthetic
Skin Conditioner
Not Clean
Citrus Aurantifolia (Lime) Peel Powder is a cosmetic ingredient used as skin conditioning. Assessed as safe by the CIR.
CAS #
90063-52-8
Form
Powder
Functions
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Antioxidant
Anti-Inflammatory
Boosts Collagen
Traditional Use
Lime peel powder is a dried, ground form of lime peel used in modern cosmetics, based on traditional applications of dried lime peel in Caribbean and Latin American skincare. The powder was historically used as a gentle exfoliant and brightening agent.
EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not an Irritant
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU✔ permitted
JAPAN✔ permitted
CANADA✔ permitted
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Uneven Texture
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed1 review →
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR