Citrus limon (Lemon) leaf cell extract
AKA “Lemon Leaf Cell Extract”
Extract
Ingredient Facts
Citrus limon (Lemon) leaf cell extract
AKA: Lemon Leaf Cell Extract
Extract · Skin Conditioning · EWG: 1
Plant-Derived
Skin Conditioner
Extract
Clean
Citrus Limon (Lemon) Leaf Cell Extract 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
Leaf
Lifeform
Tree
Climate
Subtropical
CAS #
92346-89-9 / 84929-31-7
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.
Conditions Skin
Antioxidant Protection
Fights Bacteria
Softens & Smooths
Traditional Use
Lemon leaves have been used in traditional Mediterranean herbalism for their antioxidant and skin-toning properties. Leaf extract has been incorporated into skincare preparations for its potential skin-clarifying and protective benefits.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dullness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
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European Commission
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EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
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Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
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Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
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Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
Citrus limon (lemon) juice powder
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
Citrus Limon (Lemon) Leaf Cell Extract
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
Citrus Limon (Lemon) Leaf Extract
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
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Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
citrus limon (lemon) peel extract
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
Citrus Limon (Lemon) Peel Powder
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
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Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
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Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
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Verified Jun 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR