An extract of lime flowers, listed as an astringent and skin-conditioning ingredient, linked in EU data to an Annex II entry.
What it is
Citrus aurantifolia flower extract is the extract of the flowers of the lime, Citrus aurantifolia, of the citrus family (Rutaceae). CosIng lists it as an astringent and skin-conditioning ingredient. The EU data link this ingredient to an entry in Annex II (prohibited substances).
Where it is used
Appears on the ingredient lists of a small number of products.
Limits of interpretation
The INCI list shows which ingredients are present, not how much of each. Above 1%, ingredients are listed in descending order of weight; below 1% the order is free.
See the EU regulation section for what the Annex II entry covers and how it applies. The INCI name does not reveal the extraction method or solvent.
Functions
- Astringent
- Contracting and/or tightening the skin.
- Skin conditioning
- Maintaining the skin in good condition.
EU regulation
- As of
- 3 November 2026 · (EC) 2009/1223