Citrus limon (Lemon) fruit water

AKA: Lemon Fruit Water
Plant-Derived
Skin Conditioner
Clean
Citrus Limon (Lemon) Fruit Water is a cosmetic ingredient used as masking, 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
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.
Antioxidant
Antimicrobial
Softens and smooths skin
Provides scent
Traditional Use
Lemon water and hydrosol have been used in traditional European skincare since medieval times as an astringent toner and skin brightener. Historically valued for its ability to clarify skin and even out complexion.
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
Dehydration
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