Citrus limon (Lemon) seed oil
AKA: Lemon Seed Oil
Plant-Derived
Fragrance
Skin Conditioner
Clean
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
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
Traditional Use
Lemon seed oil contains limonene and other constituents traditionally valued in skincare for their purifying and skin-brightening properties. Historical use in Mediterranean and Middle Eastern beauty preparations for addressing oily and congested skin.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewed1 paper →
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed2 reviews →
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Verified Jun 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR