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CITRUS (AURANTIFOLIA/BERGAMIA/LIMON/RETICULATA/SINENSIS) PEEL FIBER

72

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.

Upcycled peel fiber from multiple citrus species (including bergamot). Natural texturizer; bergamot furocoumarins are a minor photosensitivity concern.

This ingredient is a blend of peel fiber from lime (Aurantifolia), bergamot (Bergamia), lemon (Limon), mandarin (Reticulata), and orange (Sinensis). As a food-industry byproduct it is composed largely of pectin and cellulose fibers with residual flavonoids, essential oil traces, and peel polysaccharides. Used as a natural thickener/texturizer and for a mild exfoliation effect. The main species-level concern is bergamot peel, which naturally contains bergapten (5-methoxypsoralen), a furocoumarin phototoxin — responsible bergamot-containing cosmetics use furocoumarin-depleted (FCF) material or limit concentrations per IFRA. Citrus allergy (and residual limonene, a known fragrance allergen) also apply. Typical use 0.1-2% in natural/organic positioning products.

Skin benefits

  • Natural upcycled citrus-peel fiber
  • Source of pectin, flavonoids, and fiber for texture
  • Gentle natural thickener
  • Sustainable food-industry byproduct

Known concerns

  • Bergamot (bergamia) peel typically carries photosensitizing furocoumarins (bergapten) — citrus blend may include this
  • Citrus allergy risk
  • Variable composition — blend of multiple species
  • Possible residual essential oil components (limonene) — fragrance allergen

References

EU

EU CosIng database

European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry: regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.

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