Juice pressed from lime pulp, linked in EU data to an Annex II entry.
What it is
Citrus aurantifolia juice is the liquid expressed from the fresh pulp of the lime, Citrus aurantifolia, of the citrus family (Rutaceae). CosIng lists it as a cleansing, hair-conditioning, skin-conditioning and tonic ingredient. The EU data link this ingredient to an entry in Annex II (prohibited substances).
Where it is used
Found in cleansers, toners, hair care products and other fruit-themed 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 show whether the juice was concentrated or otherwise processed.
Functions
- Cleansing
- Helping to keep the body surface clean.
- Hair conditioning
- Enhancing the appearance and feel of hair. Leaving the hair easy to comb, supple, soft and shiny and/or imparting volume, lightness, gloss, texture, etc.
- Skin conditioning
- Maintaining the skin in good condition.
- Tonic
- Producing a feeling of well-being on skin and hair.
EU regulation
- As of
- 3 November 2026 · (EC) 2009/1223