Moderate Cosmetic Ingredient

Citrus Limon Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract

INCI: CITRUS LIMON FLOWER/LEAF/STEM EXTRACT

CAS Number
92346-89-9 / 84929-31-7
Function
Masking; Skin conditioning; Tonic; Perfuming
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Not restricted by FDA. Lemon leaf/flower extracts fall under GRAS food-grade provisions. Not specifically listed in CIR's 33-ingredient flower/leaf review (separate INCI from Leaf Extract and Flower Water which were reviewed).

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

High citral content from leaf fraction is a significant sensitization/irritation concern (citral = neral + geranial, up to ~65% in leaf oil). Furocoumarin testing mandatory. IFRA restrictions apply to constituent citral. SCCS flagged phototoxicity concern for methyl-N-methylanthranilate at >0.1% in leave-on products. Multi-part extracts require detailed compositional analysis. CPSR assessor will need full allergen certificate and compositional breakdown.

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Concern Level: High

Regulatory Flags

plant-extract potential-allergen fragrance-component

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Citrus Limon Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract safe in cosmetics?

High citral content from leaf fraction is a significant sensitization/irritation concern (citral = neral + geranial, up to ~65% in leaf oil). Furocoumarin testing mandatory. IFRA restrictions apply to constituent citral. SCCS flagged phototoxicity concern for methyl-N-methylanthranilate at >0.1% in leave-on products. Multi-part extracts require detailed compositional analysis. CPSR assessor will need full allergen certificate and compositional breakdown. The EU classifies Citrus Limon Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Citrus Limon Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract allowed in the EU?

Citrus Limon Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Citrus Limon Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract do in cosmetics?

Citrus Limon Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract functions as: Masking; Skin conditioning; Tonic; Perfuming. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 92346-89-9 / 84929-31-7.

What is the Margin of Safety for Citrus Limon Flower/Leaf/Stem 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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