Citrus limon (Lemon) peel powder

AKA: Lemon Peel Powder
Plant-Derived Synthetic
Not Clean
Citrus Limon (Lemon) Peel Powder is a cosmetic ingredient used as absorbent, viscosity controlling. Rated moderate hazard by EWG. Assessed as safe by the CIR.
CAS #
92346-89-9 / 84929-31-7
Form
Powder
Functions
Absorbent
Viscosity Controlling
Absorbs Excess Oil
Controls Viscosity
Antioxidant Protection
Fights Bacteria
Traditional Use
Lemon peel powder has been used in traditional beauty preparations as a gentle abrasive exfoliant and for its vitamin C content to brighten skin. Common in folk remedies across Europe and Asia for treating dull complexion and minor blemishes.
EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not an Irritant
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