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Fragrance

CITRUS HYSTRIX PEEL OIL

CAS 91771-50-5 Updated
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Safety score · 0–100

Moderate

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

About

Kaffir lime peel essential oil — antimicrobial and brightening, but phototoxic from furanocoumarins. Use under IFRA limits in leave-on, or only in rinse-off and unexposed areas.

Function

FRAGRANCEFLAVOURING

Skin benefits

  • Antimicrobial
  • Brightening
  • Aromatic

Known concerns

  • Phototoxicity (furanocoumarins)
  • Citrus sensitization
  • IFRA leave-on limit

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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