Citrus aurantifolia (Lime) /citrus limon (lemon) fruit water
AKA “Lime /Citrus Limon (Lemon) Fruit Water
Water
Ingredient Facts
Citrus aurantifolia (Lime) /citrus limon (lemon) fruit water
AKA: Lime /Citrus Limon (Lemon) Fruit Water
Water · Skin Conditioning · EWG: 4
Plant-Derived
Solvent
Skin Conditioner
Not Clean
Citrus Aurantifolia (Lime)/Citrus Limon (Lemon) Fruit Water is a cosmetic ingredient. Assessed as safe by the CIR.
Family
Rutaceae (Citrus family)
Plant Part
Fruit
CAS #
167973-55-9
Form
Liquid
See origin →
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.
Solvent
Dissolves other ingredients so they distribute evenly in the formula. Often the invisible "base" everything else is mixed into.
Antioxidant
Anti-Inflammatory
Boosts Collagen
Softens and smooths skin
Traditional Use
This combined citrus hydrosol blends traditional Caribbean lime and Mediterranean lemon applications, both historically used as astringent and skin-brightening agents. The mixture represents a modern formulation combining two centuries-old citrus skincare ingredients.
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
Dehydration
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USApermitted
EUrestricted
JAPANrestricted
CANADArestricted
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European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
Citrus Aurantifolia (Lime) Fruit Extract
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
Citrus Aurantifolia (Lime) Fruit Water
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
Citrus Aurantifolia (Lime) Leaf Oil
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
Citrus Aurantifolia (Lime) Peel
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
Citrus Aurantifolia (Lime) Peel Extract
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
Citrus Aurantifolia (Lime) Peel Oil
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
Citrus Aurantifolia (Lime) Peel Powder
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
Citrus Aurantifolia (Lime) Peel Water
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
Citrus Aurantifolia (Lime) Seed Oil
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
Citrus Aurantifolia (Lime) Flower Extract
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
Citrus Aurantifolia (Lime) Fruit
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
Citrus Aurantifolia (Lime) Fruit Extract
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
Citrus Aurantifolia (Lime) Juice
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
Citrus Aurantifolia (Lime) Leaf Oil
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
Citrus Aurantifolia (Lime) Oil
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
Citrus Aurantifolia (Lime) Peel
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
Citrus Aurantifolia (Lime) Peel Extract
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
Citrus Aurantifolia (Lime) Peel Oil
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
Citrus Aurantifolia (Lime) Peel Water
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
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Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR