Citrus Aurantifolia Oil
Lime Oil
Characteristics
- INCI
- Citrus Aurantifolia Oil
- Ru.
- Lime Oil
- CAS
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90063-52-8, 8008-26-2
This is the substance number in the Chemical Abstracts Service registry. The CAS number uniquely identifies a substance regardless of language, trade name, or synonyms.
- EC
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290-010-3
This is the substance number in the European chemical identification system (EC number), used in European regulatory databases including ECHA/CosIng.
- Functions
- cleansing, hair conditioning, masking, perfuming, skin conditioning, tonic
- EU Restr.
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II/358 R1
EU regulatory status: restricted use. The ingredient is permitted in EU cosmetics but its use and labelling are regulated.
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Для кого подходит
Description
Citrus Aurantifolia Oil is essential oil distilled or cold-pressed from lime peel. In cosmetics, it’s mainly used for its fresh citrus scent, but it can also add a light, uplifting feel to cleansers, body products, and hair formulas. Because it’s a fragrant plant oil rather than a true treatment ingredient, its benefits are mostly sensory: it can make a formula feel cleaner, brighter, and more refreshing.
For skin and hair, Citrus Aurantifolia Oil is most often found in products meant to leave a crisp, energizing impression. People who enjoy citrus fragrances or want a “fresh” sensory experience may like it. That said, it can be irritating for some skin types, especially if used in leave-on products or at higher levels. If you’re sensitive to fragrance or essential oils, patch testing and choosing lower-fragrance formulas is a smart move.
One more caveat: lime oils can sometimes be photoreactive depending on how they’re processed, so formulas should be used as directed. In short, Citrus Aurantifolia Oil is best thought of as a scent and experience ingredient, not a core skincare active.
Found in products (830 total)
Наиболее часто встречается в продукции Belif (42 продуктов)
