Citrus limon (Lemon) peel

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AKA: Lemon peel
Plant-Derived Synthetic
Skin Conditioner
Clean
Citrus limon (lemon) peel is a cosmetic ingredient used as masking, skin conditioning. Rated low hazard by EWG. Assessed as safe by the CIR.
CAS #
92346-89-9 / 84929-31-7
Form
Powder
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.
Anti-Inflammatory
Moisturizing
Antimicrobial
Softens and smooths skin
Provides scent
Traditional Use
Lemon peel has been used in traditional Chinese medicine and Ayurveda for centuries as a skin brightener and to improve complexion. Also valued in European folk medicine for its antimicrobial properties.
EWG
1
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not an Irritant
ewg-1
medical-approval
pregnancy-nursing-safe
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU✔ permitted
JAPAN✔ permitted
CANADA✔ permitted
Skin Types
●all-skin-types, gentle
Best For
Dullness
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