An essential oil from lemon peel used as a fragrance ingredient.
What it is
Citrus medica limonum peel oil is the volatile oil obtained from the fresh peel of the lemon, listed in CosIng under the name Citrus medica ssp. limonum, of the rue family (Rutaceae). CosIng lists it as a fragrance and skin-conditioning ingredient.
Where it is used
Found in perfumed products, shower gels, body care products and cleansers.
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 show the content of individual constituents. As a natural material, its composition can vary between batches.
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 (7)
- Alba Botanica More Moisture Shampoo · Alba Botanica
- Dynamic Skin Recovery Broad Spectrum SPF 50 · Dermalogica
- Travel Size Skin Resurfacing Cleanser · Dermalogica
- Dentifrice pâte naturelle zeste citronné · endro
- Déodorant au citrus · Weleda
- Douche de Provence aux huiles essentielles bio Verveine-Citron · Florame
- Huile de massage aux huiles essentielles · Durance