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CITRUS MEDICA LIMONUM FRUIT EXTRACT

CAS 92346-89-9 / 84929-31-7 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

Lemon fruit extract, providing citric acid and vitamin C. Brightening but carries phototoxicity risk from natural furocoumarins; limonene content also a fragrance allergen.

Function

FRAGRANCESKIN CONDITIONING

Skin benefits

  • Vitamin C and citric acid content
  • Mild astringent and brightener
  • Aromatic
  • Traditional skincare use

Known concerns

  • Phototoxicity from furocoumarins (bergapten in some grades)
  • Limonene fragrance allergen
  • Citric acid mild irritant in sensitive skin
  • Photosensitization with UV exposure

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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