Thickener
CITRUS (AURANTIFOLIA/BERGAMIA/LIMON/RETICULATA/SINENSIS) PEEL FIBER
Safety score · 0–100
Fine
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
About
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 CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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