Citrus aurantifolia (Lime) peel water

Citrus aurantifolia (Lime) peel water 1
Citrus aurantifolia (Lime) peel water 2
AKA: Key Lime, Lime Peel Water
Plant-Derived Synthetic
Fragrance
Clean
Citrus Aurantifolia (Lime) Peel Water is a cosmetic ingredient used as masking, perfuming. Rated low hazard by EWG. Assessed as safe by the CIR.
CAS #
90063-52-8
Form
Liquid
Functions
Masking
Perfuming
Added for scent. Can be natural or synthetic. Common irritant and allergen — one of the top reasons people react to products.
Skin Conditioning
Antioxidant
Anti-Inflammatory
Boosts Collagen
Traditional Use
Lime peel water is a hydrosol byproduct of lime peel oil extraction, used in modern cosmetics based on traditional Caribbean and Asian applications of lime water. It was historically valued as a toning and antimicrobial agent.
EWG
1
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
Dullness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️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