Citrus aurantifolia (Lime) /citrus limon (lemon) fruit water

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AKA: Key Lime, Lime /Citrus Limon (Lemon) Fruit Water
Plant-Derived
Solvent
Skin Conditioner
Not Clean
OriginNative to Asia, Mediterranean. Derived from citrus fruits (limes and lemons) in the Rutaceae family, primarily cultivated in Asia and Mediterranean regions. Obtained through pressing or cold-extraction of fruit to collect the aqueous juice component.
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
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dehydration
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
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
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️Regulatory0 listings
🛡️Safety-assessed1 review →
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
Concentration Guide
CIR lists it as not reported to be in use.
CIR · report published 2021
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR