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Fragrance

CITRUS MEDICA LIMONUM FRUIT OIL

CAS 8008-56-8 Updated
55

Safety score · 0–100

Moderate

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

About

Lemon fruit oil — bright citrus fragrance, but it carries phototoxic furanocoumarins and the allergens limonene and citral. Strict IFRA limits apply, especially for leave-on skin products exposed to sunlight.

Function

ASTRINGENTTONIC

Skin benefits

  • Fresh, uplifting citrus fragrance
  • Natural ingredient

Known concerns

  • Phototoxic — contains bergapten/furanocoumarins
  • Limonene and citral fragrance allergens
  • Skin sensitization risk
  • IFRA usage restrictions in leave-on products

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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