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Fragrance

CITRUS AURANTIFOLIA OIL

CAS 8008-26-2 / 90063-52-8 Updated
35

Safety score · 0–100

Caution

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

About

Lime peel essential oil. Bright citrus aroma but cold-pressed grades carry strong phototoxic furanocoumarins — can cause severe sun-induced burns. IFRA-restricted in leave-on.

Function

CLEANSINGHAIR CONDITIONINGFRAGRANCESKIN CONDITIONINGTONICPERFUMING

Skin benefits

  • Bright citrus fragrance
  • Naturally occurring antioxidant terpenes
  • Common in natural perfumery

Known concerns

  • Cold-pressed lime oil contains furanocoumarins — strongly phototoxic
  • IFRA restricts use in leave-on at low percent
  • Multiple fragrance allergens (limonene, citral)

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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