INCI name

CITRUS MEDICA LIMONUM FRUIT EXTRACT

Lemon fruit extract

An extract of lemon fruit used as a fragrance and skin-conditioning ingredient.

What it is

Citrus medica limonum fruit extract is an extract of the fruit of the lemon, Citrus medica subsp. limonum, of the citrus family (Rutaceae). CosIng lists it as a fragrance and skin-conditioning ingredient.

Where it is used

Found in toners, cleansers, creams, shampoos and other lemon-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.

The INCI name does not reveal the extraction method or which parts of the fruit were used.

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

This ingredient is not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in the CosIng data.

Products with this ingredient (6)

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