Microcitrus australasica (Finger Lime) fruit extract
AKA “finger lime fruit extract”
Extract
Ingredient Facts
Microcitrus australasica (Finger Lime) fruit extract
AKA: Finger lime fruit extract
Extract · Skin Conditioning · EWG: 4
Plant-Derived
Skin Conditioner
Extract
Not Clean
Microcitrus australasica (finger lime) fruit extract is a cosmetic ingredient.
Family
Rutaceae (Citrus family)
Plant Part
Fruit
Lifeform
Shrub or tree
Climate
Subtropical
Form
Liquid
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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.
Fights Bacteria
Helps protect skin
Offers antimicrobial defense
Traditional Use
Native to Australian rainforests and used by Aboriginal peoples. The finger lime is newly adopted in modern skincare for its vitamin C content and antioxidant properties, though traditional use was primarily nutritional.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dullness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Verified Jun 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR