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INCI name

CITRUS LIMON PEEL OIL

Lemon peel oil

FragranceSkin conditioningPerfumingreviewed

An essential oil from lemon peel.

What it is

Citrus limon peel oil is pressed or distilled from lemon peel. It is used for its fragrance and naturally contains limonene and citral, which are fragrance allergens.

Where it is used

Fragranced products, cleansers and natural-positioned cosmetics.

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.

Cold-pressed citrus oils can contain furocoumarins, which may cause skin reactions with sunlight; allergens it contains must be named above set thresholds.

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.
Perfuming
Used for perfume and aromatic raw materials.

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
EU · Annex III, entry 353Citrus limon oil
As of
3 November 2026 · (EU) 2023/1545

Products with this ingredient (532)

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