Citrus limon (Lemon) peel wax

AKA: Lemon Peel Wax
Plant-Derived
Wax
Not Clean
OriginNative to Asia, Mediterranean. Derived from the peel of Citrus limon (lemon) trees, which belong to the Rutaceae family and grow in Asia and Mediterranean regions. Extracted through mechanical pressing or solvent extraction of the waxy coating on the lemon peel.
Citrus Limon (Lemon) Peel Wax is a cosmetic ingredient used as citrus limon (lemon) peel wax is the wax obtained from the peel of citrus limon. Assessed as safe by the CIR.
Family
Rutaceae (Citrus family)
Plant Part
Peel
Lifeform
Tree
Climate
Subtropical
CAS #
84929-31-7
Form
Wax
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Functions
Citrus Limon (Lemon) Peel Wax Is The Wax Obtained From The Peel Of Citrus Limon
exfoliating
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EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
Concentration Guide
CIR's newest survey reports no concentration of use.
CIR · 2016 survey
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU✔ permitted
JAPAN✔ permitted
CANADA✔ permitted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR