Citrus limon (Lemon) seed oil

AKA: Lemon Seed Oil
Plant-Derived
Fragrance
Skin Conditioner
Clean
OriginNative to Asia, Mediterranean. Derived from lemon seeds (Citrus limon) in the Rutaceae family, grown primarily in Asia and Mediterranean regions. Extracted through cold-pressing or solvent extraction of the seeds to obtain the oil.
Citrus Limon (Lemon) Seed Oil is a cosmetic ingredient used as masking, perfuming, skin conditioning. Rated low hazard by EWG. Assessed as safe by the CIR.
Family
Rutaceae (Citrus family)
Plant Part
Seed
Lifeform
Tree
Climate
Subtropical
CAS #
92346-89-9 / 84929-31-7 / 85085-28-5
Form
Oil
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Functions
Masking
Perfuming
Added for scent. Can be natural or synthetic. Common irritant and allergen — one of the top reasons people react to products.
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Antioxidant
Antimicrobial
Softens and smooths skin
Provides scent
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewed1 paper →
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed2 reviews →
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EWG
2
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
Concentration Guide
Leave-on5%
Rinse-off1%
0%50%100%
CIR reported use · 2010 survey
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR