murphyCitrus aurantifolia (Lime) seed oil unsaponifiables
AKA: Key Lime, Lime Seed Oil Unsaponifiables
Plant-Derived
Skin Conditioner
Hair Care
Not Clean
OriginNative to Mexico, Southeast Asia. Derived from lime seeds (Citrus aurantifolia) of the Rutaceae family, primarily cultivated in Mexico and Southeast Asia. Extracted through cold pressing or solvent extraction to isolate the unsaponifiable fraction from the seed oil.
Citrus Aurantifolia (Lime) Seed Oil Unsaponifiables is a cosmetic ingredient used as hair conditioning, 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
Hair Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
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
Softens and detangles hair
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed1 review →
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Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR