Citrus Aurantifolia Peel Extract
INCI: CITRUS AURANTIFOLIA PEEL EXTRACT
Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Safety Opinions
Official safety assessments from the Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS) and Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR).
s that could be present in botanical ingredients. The Panel concluded that Citrus peel-derived ingredients are safe in the present practices of use and concentration in both rinse-off and leave-on cosmetic products when formulated to be non-sensitizing and non-irritating, provided that leave-on products do not con
Expert Verdict
Peel extract from lime with antioxidant and conditioning properties (CosIng REF 55479). CIR Panel raised phototoxicity concern due to furocoumarin (5-MOP) content; phototoxic reactions observed even at 30% dilution in human studies. Caution warranted in leave-on products on sun-exposed areas; rinse-off use carries lower risk.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Citrus Aurantifolia Peel Extract safe in cosmetics?
Peel extract from lime with antioxidant and conditioning properties (CosIng REF 55479). CIR Panel raised phototoxicity concern due to furocoumarin (5-MOP) content; phototoxic reactions observed even at 30% dilution in human studies. Caution warranted in leave-on products on sun-exposed areas; rinse-off use carries lower risk. The EU classifies Citrus Aurantifolia Peel Extract as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE. This ingredient has been reviewed by cir.
Is Citrus Aurantifolia Peel Extract allowed in the EU?
Citrus Aurantifolia Peel Extract EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Citrus Aurantifolia Peel Extract do in cosmetics?
Citrus Aurantifolia Peel Extract functions as: Skin conditioning, antioxidant, astringent. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 90063-52-8.
What is the Margin of Safety for Citrus Aurantifolia Peel Extract?
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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