murphyCitrus aurantifolia (Lime) seed oil
AKA: Key Lime, Lime Seed Oil
Plant-Derived
Skin Conditioner
Not Clean
OriginNative to Mexico, Southeast Asia. Derived from the seeds of Citrus aurantifolia (Persian lime) trees, native to the Rutaceae family and cultivated in Mexico and Southeast Asia. Extracted through cold-pressing or solvent extraction methods applied directly to the seeds.
Citrus Aurantifolia (Lime) Seed Oil is a cosmetic ingredient used as flavouring, masking, skin conditioning. Assessed as safe by the CIR.
Family
Rutaceae (Citrus family)
Plant Part
Seed
CAS #
8008-26-2 / 90063-52-8
Form
Oil
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Functions
Flavouring
Masking
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
Softens and smooths skin
Adds pleasant taste
Provides scent
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