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CITRUS AURANTIFOLIA PEEL OIL EXPRESSED

CAS 90063-52-8 Updated
40

Safety score · 0–100

Moderate

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

About

Cold-pressed lime peel oil — naturally phototoxic from bergapten/5-MOP. IFRA limits use to 15 ppm in leave-on products. Risk of skin burns with sun.

Function

PERFUMING

Skin benefits

  • Bright lime fragrance
  • Limonene-rich aroma
  • Mild antimicrobial

Known concerns

  • Cold-pressed lime peel oil is phototoxic — bergapten/5-MOP
  • IFRA caps 5-MOP at 15 ppm in leave-on products
  • Risk of phytophotodermatitis with sun exposure
  • Allergen-labelling required for limonene

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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