Citrus limon (Lemon) leaf/peel/stem oil
AKA “Lemon Oil”
Essential Oil
Ingredient Facts
Citrus limon (Lemon) leaf/peel/stem oil
AKA: Lemon Oil
Essential Oil · Antioxidant · EWG: 4
Plant-Derived
Antioxidant
Fragrance
Astringent
Skin Conditioner
Essential Oil
Clean
Science: Origin: Botanic/Natural Safety Ratings: CIR: Safe as used
Family
Rutaceae (Citrus family)
Plant Part
Leaf
Lifeform
Tree
Climate
Subtropical
CAS #
92346-89-9 / 84929-31-7
Form
Oil
See origin →
Functions
Fragrance
Added for scent. Can be natural or synthetic. Common irritant and allergen — one of the top reasons people react to products.
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
Fights free radicals — the unstable molecules from UV, pollution, and stress that break down collagen and cause premature aging.
Astringent
Tightens and contracts skin tissue, temporarily shrinking pores and reducing oiliness. That "clean, tight" feeling after toner.
Conditions Skin
Fights Bacteria
Softens & Smooths
Traditional Use
The essential oil from lemon has been used in traditional medicine for centuries, particularly in Ayurveda and European herbalism, for its antiseptic, brightening, and cleansing properties. Featured in historical skincare and perfumery across Mediterranean cultures.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dullness
Melanin-Rich Skin
Suitable
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
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EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
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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
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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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EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
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Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
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EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
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Verified Feb 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR