An essential oil from limes, used as a fragrance ingredient, linked in EU data to an Annex II entry.
What it is
Citrus aurantifolia oil is the volatile oil obtained from the fruits of the lime, Citrus aurantifolia, of the citrus family (Rutaceae). CosIng lists it as a cleansing, fragrance, hair-conditioning, perfuming, 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 perfumes, shower gels, body care products, hair care products and other 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. The INCI name does not show whether the oil was cold-pressed or distilled.
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.
- Fragrance
- Imparting an odour or taste. Creating a perceivable pleasant smell and/or masking a bad smell.
- Skin conditioning
- Maintaining the skin in good condition.
- Tonic
- Producing a feeling of well-being on skin and hair.
- Perfuming
- Used for perfume and aromatic raw materials.
EU regulation
- As of
- 3 November 2026 · (EC) 2009/1223
Products with this ingredient (6)
- Micellar Mousse Purifying & Nourishing Effortless Rinse-Off Cleanser · Medik8
- Naturals Vital Strong · Palmolive
- Brickell Men's Clarifying Gel Face Wash · Brickell
- Limette & Koriander Regenerative Handcreme · share
- Schmidt's Déodorant Bille Bergamote + Citron Vert 50ml · Schmidt's
- Original Source Lemon and Lime Revive · original source