Moderate Cosmetic Ingredient

Ascorbic Acid/Orange/Citrus Limon/Citrus Aurantifolia Polypeptides

INCI: ASCORBIC ACID/ORANGE/CITRUS LIMON/CITRUS AURANTIFOLIA POLYPEPTIDES

CAS Number
Not assigned (complex multi-source reaction product)
Function
Antioxidant, Skin Conditioning
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes No specific restrictions; component ingredients are individually CIR-reviewed

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
not established
Dermal Absorption
low
Sensitization
moderate

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Expert Verdict

Citrus aurantifolia (lime) and Citrus limon (lemon) are known sources of psoralen/bergapten-type furanocoumarins. If the extract/polypeptide retains any free furanocoumarin content, phototoxicity testing (per SCCS guidelines) is required for leave-on products. Supplier COA should confirm furanocoumarin levels below SCCS/IFRA thresholds.

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Concern Level: High

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ascorbic Acid/Orange/Citrus Limon/Citrus Aurantifolia Polypeptides safe in cosmetics?

Citrus aurantifolia (lime) and Citrus limon (lemon) are known sources of psoralen/bergapten-type furanocoumarins. If the extract/polypeptide retains any free furanocoumarin content, phototoxicity testing (per SCCS guidelines) is required for leave-on products. Supplier COA should confirm furanocoumarin levels below SCCS/IFRA thresholds. The EU classifies Ascorbic Acid/Orange/Citrus Limon/Citrus Aurantifolia Polypeptides as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Ascorbic Acid/Orange/Citrus Limon/Citrus Aurantifolia Polypeptides allowed in the EU?

Ascorbic Acid/Orange/Citrus Limon/Citrus Aurantifolia Polypeptides EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Ascorbic Acid/Orange/Citrus Limon/Citrus Aurantifolia Polypeptides do in cosmetics?

Ascorbic Acid/Orange/Citrus Limon/Citrus Aurantifolia Polypeptides functions as: Antioxidant, Skin Conditioning. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not assigned (complex multi-source reaction product).

What is the Margin of Safety for Ascorbic Acid/Orange/Citrus Limon/Citrus Aurantifolia Polypeptides?

not established The Margin of Safety (MoS) is calculated using SCCS methodology. A MoS above 100 is generally considered safe. Use the MoS Calculator tool to calculate MoS for your specific formulation and product category.

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