Citrus Aurantifolia (Lime) Flower Extract is a cosmetic ingredient used as astringent, skin conditioning. Rated low hazard by EWG. Assessed as safe by the CIR.
Family
Rutaceae (Citrus family)
Plant Part
Flower
CAS #
90063-52-8
Form
Liquid
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Functions
Astringent
Tightens and contracts skin tissue, temporarily shrinking pores and reducing oiliness. That "clean, tight" feeling after toner.
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Antioxidant
Anti-Inflammatory
Boosts Collagen
Softens and smooths skin
Tightens and tones pores
Traditional Use
Lime flowers have been used in traditional Caribbean, Latin American, and Asian cuisines and folk medicine for calming and skin-soothing properties. The flowers were historically employed in herbal remedies for anxiety and skin conditions.