INCI name

CITRUS LIMON JUICE

Lemon juice

Juice pressed from lemon pulp, linked in EU data to an Annex II entry.

What it is

Citrus limon juice is the liquid expressed from the fresh pulp of the lemon, Citrus limon. CosIng lists it as a 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 toners, cleansers, creams, masks, shampoos and hair rinses.

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

Skin conditioning
Maintaining the skin in good condition.
Tonic
Producing a feeling of well-being on skin and hair.

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

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