Fragrance avoidance
Not a strong fit for fragrance avoidance because it carries Fragrance.
The ingredient itself is a fragrance-linked signal, so it is better treated as an avoid case when fragrance exposure is the main concern.
- beauty
- industrial
Lime extract
CAS 8008-26-2
Also registered as 1 other CAS number
90063-52-8
Concern score
Not assessed — no hazard data yet.
Lime extract in plain language
On cosmetic ingredient lists it appears as “Citrus aurantifolia flower extract”.
Also known as Citrus aurantifolia flower extract · Citrus aurantifolia fruit · Citrus aurantifolia fruit extract · Citrus aurantifolia fruit water · Citrus aurantifolia juice · Citrus aurantifolia leaf oil
Show all 37 names
Citrus aurantifolia oil · Citrus aurantifolia peel · Citrus aurantifolia peel extract · Citrus aurantifolia peel oil distilled · Citrus aurantifolia peel oil expressed · Citrus aurantifolia peel powder · Citrus aurantifolia peel water · Citrus aurantifolia seed oil · Citrus aurantifolia seed oil unsaponifiables · Citrus aurantiifolia flower · Citrus acida flower · Citrus aurantifolia (lime) flower extract · Citrus aurantifolia flower · Key lime flower · Key lime flower extract · Lime flower · Lime flower extract · Limonia aurantifolia flower · Limonia aurantifolia flower extract · Citrus aurantifolia (lime) fruit · Citrus aurantifolia (lime) fruit extract · Citrus aurantifolia (lime) fruit water · Citrus aurantifolia (lime) juice · Citrus aurantifolia (lime) leaf oil · Citrus aurantifolia (lime) oil · Citrus aurantifolia (lime) peel · Citrus aurantifolia (lime) peel extract · Citrus aurantifolia (lime) peel powder · Citrus aurantifolia (lime) peel water · Citrus aurantifolia (lime) seed oil · Citrus aurantifolia (lime) seed oil unsaponifiables
Used in cosmetics as a skin-conditioning agent, an astringent and a cleansing agent. Citrus Aurantifolia Flower Extract is the extract of the flowers of the Lime, Citrus aurantifolia, Rutaceae.
- Skin conditioning
- Astringent
- Cleansing
- Flavouring
- Hair conditioning
- Tonic
- We haven't assessed a concern score for this ingredient yet. It is listed for cosmetic use in the EU.
Regulation
No restrictions found. Lime extract appears in these published regulatory listings.
- Found in consumer products
- Industrial
EUCosIngActive15 entries
- Citrus Aurantifolia Flower Extract is the extract of the flowers of the Lime, Citrus aurantifolia, Rutaceae Restriction: II/358Source →
- Citrus Aurantifolia Fruit is the plant material derived from the fruit of the Lime, Citrus aurantifolia, Rutaceae Restriction: II/358Source →
- Citrus Aurantifolia Fruit Extract is an extract of the fruit of the Lime, Citrus Aurantifolia, Rutaceae Restriction: II/358Source →
- Citrus Aurantifolia Fruit Water is an aqueous solution of the steam distillates obtained from the fruit of the Lime, Citrus Aurantifolia, Rutaceae Restriction: II/358Source →
- Citrus Aurantifolia Juice is the liquid expressed from the fresh pulp of the Lime, Citrus aurantifolia, Rutaceae Restriction: II/358Source →
- Citrus Aurantifolia Leaf Oil is the volatile oil obtained from the leaves of the Lime, Citrus aurantifolia, Rutaceae Restriction: II/358Source →
- Citrus Aurantifolia Oil is the volatile oil obtained from the fruits of the Lime, Citrus aurantifolia, Rutaceae Restriction: II/358Source →
- Citrus Aurantifolia Peel is the peel obtained from the Lime, Citrus aurantifolia, Rutaceae Restriction: II/358Source →
- Citrus Aurantifolia Peel Extract is an extract of the peel of the Lime, Citrus aurantifolia, Rutaceae Restriction: II/358Source →
- "Lime Oil". Citrus Aurantifolia Peel Oil Distilled is an essential oil distilled from the acidic epicarps after the pressing the juice from the fruit of the Lime, Citrus aurantifolia, Rutaceae. It contains mainly D-limonene and 7% alpha-terpineol Restriction: II/358Source →
- "Lime Oil". Essential oil expressed from the epicarps of the Lime, Citrus aurantifolia, Rutaceae. It contains chiefly mainly D-limonene and 5% citral (low terpineol) Restriction: II/358Source →
- Citrus Aurantifolia Peel Powder is the powder obtained from the dried, ground peel of the Lime, Citrus aurantifolia, Rutaceae Restriction: II/358Source →
- Citrus Aurantifolia Peel Water is the aqueous solution of the steam distillates obtained from the peel of the Lime, Citrus Aurantifolia, Rutaceae Restriction: II/358Source →
- Citrus Aurantifolia Seed Oil is the oil expressed from the seeds of the Lime, Citrus aurantifolia, Rutaceae Restriction: II/358Source →
- Citrus Aurantifolia Seed Oil Unsaponifiables is the fraction of lime seed oil which is not saponified in the refining recovery of lime seed oil fatty acids of the Lime, Citrus aurantifolia, Rutaceae Restriction: II/358Source →
USEPAcommercial use observed2 entries
- EPA CPDat observed this chemical in 0 composition records across product categories including unclassified products. EPA CPDat classifies this chemical for functional uses including Astringent, Deodorizer, Humectant.Source →
- EPA CPDat observed this chemical in 0 composition records across product categories including unclassified products. EPA CPDat classifies this chemical for functional uses including Softener and conditioner.Source →
USFDAlisted in openFDA substanceopenFDA substance registry classifies this ingredient as structurallydiverse.
- openFDA substance registry classifies this ingredient as structurallydiverse.Source →
Expert safety opinions
No expert opinion on file for Lime extract. These are the independent scientific bodies that assess ingredients like this one; we show an opinion only when a record we hold cites it.
SCCS
EU Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety
No SCCS opinion on file.
CIR
Cosmetic Ingredient Review (US expert panel)
No CIR safety assessment on file.
Evidence & sources
No graded research studies for Lime extract yet. This record is compiled from the published data sources below — registries and regulatory listings, not study findings.
Suitability
Context-specific fit derived from published classifications and the current ingredient evidence profile.
Avoid
Where it has been recorded
How often EPA CPDat has listed Lime extract in a product composition. These are source records, not Greenveil catalog products.
Named organisations
1
Typical roles
Skin conditioningAstringentCleansingFlavouringHair conditioningTonic
Found in these products
Their ingredient lists include Lime extract; each product's own rating depends on its whole formula, so it is shown on the product page, not here.
- Gel douche extra doux mandarine & citron vert bioLe petit marseillais · Hygiene
- Visibly Clear Shine & Pore Gel Exfoliant MatifiantNeutrogena · Face
- Thickening ShampooAvalon Organics · Shampoos
- Lavera Natural & Fresh Deo Roll-onLaverana GmbH & Co. KG · Roll On Deodorants
- Palmolive Hygiene-Plus Kitchen Antibacteriële HandzeepPalmolive · Handverzorging
- Aloe Vera ConditionerFaith in nature
- Fussbutter
- All-One Zitrus-Orange Reine NaturseifeDr. Bronner's
- Hydra aloe veraLea Nature So' Bio étic · Nettoyants Visage
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- Naturals Vital StrongPalmolive · Hair
- Calm digestion probiotic herbal teaPlant Based Foods And Beverages
- Concombre masque à peler ultra désincrustant7th Heaven, Montagne Jeunesse · Face
- Dr. Bronner's Bio Körperlotion Patchouli-LimetteDr. Bronner's · Körperlotion
- dove shampooNon Food Products
- dove conditioner
- Peppermint & Lime DeodorantNeal's Yard Remedies · Hygiene
- shower gelCosmetic Products
- sulphate free shampooShampoos
- Hangover Wash The Day Away Gentle Foaming CleanserToo Faced
- Brickell Men's Clarifying Gel Face WashBrickell · Cuidados Masculinos
- Anti-Aging Cleansing GelPeter Thomas Roth
- The treatment lotionLa mer · Toner
- Smoothing Deep ConditionerClover
