Hydrogenated Lime Seed Oil
AKA “Hardened lime seed oil”
Oil
Ingredient Facts
Hydrogenated lime seed oil
AKA: Hardened lime seed oil
Oil · Emulsion Stabilising · EWG: 4
Plant-Derived
Emulsifier
Not Clean
Hydrogenated Lime Seed Oil is the end-product of the controlled hydrogenation of Citrus Aurantifolia (Lime) Seed Oil
Effective at 30.0%
Family
Rutaceae (Citrus family)
Plant Part
Seed
CAS #
-
Form
Oil
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Functions
Emulsion Stabilising
Forces oil and water to stay mixed instead of separating into layers. The unsung hero holding your lotion together.
Viscosity Controlling
Stabilizes Emulsion
Controls Viscosity
Anti-Aging Benefits
Antioxidant Protection
Reduces Inflammation
Keeps product blended
Controls product thickness
Traditional Use
Lime has been used in traditional medicine and skincare for its antimicrobial and astringent properties for centuries. Hydrogenation of lime seed oil was developed in modern times to create a stable oil derivative suitable for cosmetic formulations.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Concentration Guide
0.0005%
60.0%
0%84%
Effective Range
CIR reported use: 0.3-4 | 0.001-3 | 0.01-15 | 0.0005-60 | 0.06-3
Regulatory Agencies
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR