An essential oil pressed from lime peel, used as a fragrance ingredient, linked in EU data to an Annex II entry.
What it is
Citrus aurantifolia peel oil expressed is the essential oil obtained by pressing the peel of the lime, Citrus aurantifolia, of the citrus family (Rutaceae). CosIng also refers to it as "Lime Oil" and notes that it consists mainly of d-limonene, with some citral. CosIng lists it as a perfuming 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
- Perfuming
- Used for perfume and aromatic raw materials.
Listed as a perfuming ingredient.
EU regulation
- As of
- 3 November 2026 · (EC) 2009/1223