Citrus aurantifolia (Lime) seed oil

Citrus aurantifolia (Lime) seed oil 1
Citrus aurantifolia (Lime) seed oil 2
AKA: Key Lime, Lime Seed Oil
Plant-Derived
Skin Conditioner
Not Clean
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
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
Traditional Use
Lime seed oil is a modern extraction of traditional lime fruit, though historical use focused more on the juice and peel. The oil contains compounds with potential antioxidant and antimicrobial properties developed for contemporary cosmetic formulations.
EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
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
Dryness
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