A volatile oil from lime leaves, used as a fragrance ingredient and linked to an Annex II entry.
What it is
Citrus aurantifolia leaf oil is, according to CosIng, the volatile oil obtained from the leaves of the lime, Citrus aurantifolia, of the citrus family (Rutaceae). CosIng lists it as a fragrance ingredient. The EU data link this ingredient to an entry in Annex II (prohibited substances).
Where it is used
Found in a small number of scented 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. As a natural material, its composition can vary between batches.
Functions
- Fragrance
- Imparting an odour or taste. Creating a perceivable pleasant smell and/or masking a bad smell.
EU regulation
EU · Annex II, entry 358Furocoumarines (e.g. trioxysalen (INN), 8-methoxypsoralen, 5-methoxypsoralen) except for normal content in natural essences used.
In sun protection and in bronzing products, furocoumarines shall be below 1 mg/kg
- As of
- 3 November 2026 · (EC) 2009/1223