Citrus limon (Lemon) fruit powder

AKA: Lemon Fruit Powder
Plant-Derived
Skin Conditioner
Clean
Citrus Limon (Lemon) Fruit Powder is a cosmetic ingredient used as skin conditioning. Rated low hazard by EWG. Assessed as safe by the CIR.
Family
Rutaceae (Citrus family)
Plant Part
Fruit
Lifeform
Tree
Climate
Subtropical
CAS #
92346-89-9 / 84929-31-7
Form
Powder
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.
Conditions Skin
Antioxidant Protection
Fights Bacteria
Softens & Smooths
Traditional Use
Dried lemon powder has been used traditionally in European and Mediterranean beauty preparations as an exfoliating and brightening agent. Historically incorporated into face powders and masks for vitamin C content and astringent properties.
EWG
1
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
Uneven Texture
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