Citrus Aurantifolia (Lime) Fruit is a cosmetic ingredient used as skin conditioning. Rated low hazard by EWG. Assessed as safe by the CIR.
Family
Rutaceae (Citrus family)
Plant Part
Fruit
CAS #
90063-52-8
Form
Powder
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Functions
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
Traditional Use
Limes have been used in traditional Caribbean, Mexican, and Southeast Asian medicine for centuries as a source of vitamin C and for antiseptic properties. Applied topically, lime was used to treat skin conditions and as a natural astringent.