Citrus Limon Fruit Extract (Lemon Fruit Extract)

INCI: CITRUS LIMON FRUIT EXTRACT

CAS Number
84929-31-7
Function
Skin conditioning; Antioxidant; Masking; Tonic. Extract obtained from the fruit of the lemon, Citrus limon. Rich in vitamin C, flavonoids (hesperidin, eriocitrin), and citric acid. Functions as an antioxidant and brightening skin conditioning agent. Reported in 571 cosmetic product uses with more than half in leave-on skin care preparations. Typical use concentrations range from 0.0001% to 1.2%.
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Not specifically restricted by FDA for cosmetic use. Widely used in cosmetics and personal care products under 21 CFR labeling requirements. High acidity of lemon-derived ingredients may require pH adjustment in formulations.

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
adequate
Dermal Absorption
low
Sensitization
low

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Expert Verdict

Widely used citrus extract with CIR-affirmed safety profile. Excellent antioxidant and brightening benefits with low sensitization potential when properly formulated and pH-adjusted. Avoid high concentrations on compromised skin barriers.

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Concern Level: Low

Regulatory Flags

plant-extract antioxidant skin-conditioning brightening vitamin-c-source cir-reviewed botanical lemon citric-acid fda_food_additive

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Citrus Limon Fruit Extract (Lemon Fruit Extract) safe in cosmetics?

Widely used citrus extract with CIR-affirmed safety profile. Excellent antioxidant and brightening benefits with low sensitization potential when properly formulated and pH-adjusted. Avoid high concentrations on compromised skin barriers. The EU classifies Citrus Limon Fruit Extract (Lemon Fruit Extract) as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Citrus Limon Fruit Extract (Lemon Fruit Extract) allowed in the EU?

Citrus Limon Fruit Extract (Lemon Fruit Extract) EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Citrus Limon Fruit Extract (Lemon Fruit Extract) do in cosmetics?

Citrus Limon Fruit Extract (Lemon Fruit Extract) functions as: Skin conditioning; Antioxidant; Masking; Tonic. Extract obtained from the fruit of the lemon, Citrus limon. Rich in vitamin C, flavonoids (hesperidin, eriocitrin), and citric acid. Functions as an antioxidant and brightening skin conditioning agent. Reported in 571 cosmetic product uses with more than half in leave-on skin care preparations. Typical use concentrations range from 0.0001% to 1.2%.. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 84929-31-7.

What is the Margin of Safety for Citrus Limon Fruit Extract (Lemon Fruit Extract)?

adequate 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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