Citrus aurantifolia (Lime) /citrus limon (lemon) fruit water
AKA: Key Lime, Lime /Citrus Limon (Lemon) Fruit Water
Plant-Derived
Solvent
Skin Conditioner
Not Clean
Citrus Aurantifolia (Lime)/Citrus Limon (Lemon) Fruit Water is a cosmetic ingredient. Assessed as safe by the CIR.
Family
Rutaceae (Citrus family)
Plant Part
Fruit
CAS #
167973-55-9
Form
Liquid
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.
Solvent
Dissolves other ingredients so they distribute evenly in the formula. Often the invisible "base" everything else is mixed into.
Antioxidant
Anti-Inflammatory
Boosts Collagen
Softens and smooths skin
Traditional Use
This combined citrus hydrosol blends traditional Caribbean lime and Mediterranean lemon applications, both historically used as astringent and skin-brightening agents. The mixture represents a modern formulation combining two centuries-old citrus skincare ingredients.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dehydration
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
The paper trail
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Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR