CITRUS AURANTIFOLIA FRUIT WATER
Safety score · 0–100
Fine
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About
Steam distillate aqueous solution from Citrus aurantifolia (lime) fruit with furanocoumarins requiring EU Annex III restriction.
Citrus Aurantifolia Fruit Water is the aqueous solution from steam distillation of lime (Citrus aurantifolia) fruit. EU Annex III entry II/358 applies to all C. aurantifolia preparations due to furanocoumarin content. While steam distillation reduces coumarin levels compared to expressed juice, some coumarin content may persist in the distillate. The material is used as a fragrance and skin-conditioning ingredient with appropriate restriction labelling required.
Skin benefits
- Fresh lime fruit fragrance
- Contains fruit-derived volatiles
Known concerns
- EU Annex III restricted (II/358) - furanocoumarins from lime fruit
- Reduced but present coumarin risk via distillation
- Phototoxicity potential with UV exposure
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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