Citrus limon (Lemon) peel water

AKA: Lemon Peel Water
Plant-Derived Synthetic
Skin Conditioner
Not Clean
Citrus Limon (Lemon) Peel Water is a cosmetic ingredient used as skin conditioning. Assessed as safe by the CIR.
CAS #
92346-89-9 / 84929-31-7
Form
Liquid
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
Traditional Use
Historically produced as a byproduct of lemon oil extraction, lemon peel water (or hydrosol) was used in traditional skincare for its mild astringent and refreshing properties. Featured in European beauty preparations since the medieval period.
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
Dullness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewed1 paper
⚖️Regulatory1 listing
🛡️Safety-assessed1 review
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
Verified Jun 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR