Citrus limon (Lemon) fruit oil

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AKA: Lemon Fruit Oil
Plant-Derived
Astringent
Clean
Citrus Limon (Lemon) Fruit Oil is a cosmetic ingredient used as astringent, tonic. Rated low hazard by EWG. Assessed as safe by the CIR.
Family
Rutaceae (Citrus family)
Plant Part
Fruit
Lifeform
Tree
Climate
Subtropical
CAS #
8008-56-8
Form
Oil
Functions
Astringent
Tightens and contracts skin tissue, temporarily shrinking pores and reducing oiliness. That "clean, tight" feeling after toner.
Tonic
Tightens Pores
Tones Skin
Antioxidant Protection
Fights Bacteria
Tightens and tones pores
Tightens and tones skin
Traditional Use
Lemon essential oil has been used since ancient times in Mediterranean and European skincare for its astringent, antimicrobial, and brightening properties. Cleopatra reportedly used lemon in beauty treatments for skin tone and complexion.
EWG
2
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU✔ permitted
JAPAN✔ permitted
CANADA✔ permitted
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewed1 paper →
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed2 reviews →
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
Verified Jun 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR