A lemon hydrolate, used as a fragrance and skin-conditioning ingredient and linked to an Annex II entry.
What it is
Citrus limon fruit water is an aqueous solution of the steam distillate obtained from the lemon, Citrus limon, of the citrus family (Rutaceae), a type of hydrolate. CosIng lists it as a fragrance and skin-conditioning ingredient. The EU data link this ingredient to an entry in Annex II (prohibited substances).
Where it is used
Found in toners, face mists and other water-based 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.
Functions
- 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.
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