Citrus limon (Lemon) leaf/peel/stem oil

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AKA: Lemon Leaf/Peel/Stem Oil
Plant-Derived
Skin Conditioner
Not Clean
Citrus Limon (Lemon) Leaf/Peel/Stem Oil is a cosmetic ingredient used as skin conditioning. 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
Oil
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
The essential oil from lemon has been used in traditional medicine for centuries, particularly in Ayurveda and European herbalism, for its antiseptic, brightening, and cleansing properties. Featured in historical skincare and perfumery across Mediterranean cultures.
EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Potential Sensitizer
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU✔ permitted
JAPAN✔ permitted
CANADA✔ permitted
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dullness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed1 review →
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Verified Jun 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR