Citrus limon (Lemon) flower/leaf/stem extract

AKA: Lemon Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
Plant-Derived
Skin Conditioner
Extract
Not Clean
Citrus Limon (Lemon) Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract is a cosmetic ingredient used as masking, skin conditioning, tonic. Assessed as safe by the CIR.
Family
Rutaceae (Citrus family)
Plant Part
Leaf
Lifeform
Tree
Climate
Subtropical
CAS #
92346-89-9 / 84929-31-7
Form
Liquid
Functions
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.
Tonic
Antioxidant
Antimicrobial
Softens and smooths skin
Tightens and tones skin
Provides scent
Traditional Use
Lemon plant parts have been used in Mediterranean and European folk medicine for their astringent, antimicrobial, and skin-brightening properties. The extract has been traditionally incorporated into skincare for its toning and clarifying effects.
EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USApermitted
EUpermitted
JAPANpermitted
CANADApermitted
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
Dullness
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: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR