Citrus Limon Fruit Water (Lemon Fruit Water)

INCI: CITRUS LIMON FRUIT WATER

CAS Number
92346-89-9
Function
Skin conditioning; Masking. Aqueous solution of the steam distillate obtained from the fruit or peel of the lemon, Citrus limon. Contains water-soluble aromatic volatile components derived from the lemon, imparting a fresh citrus character. Used as a skin conditioning and masking agent. Present in approximately 0.08โ€“0.09% of cosmetic products; highest concentration of 1.11% reported in hair coloring products. Provides a mild toning effect and delivers a natural lemon fragrance profile.
Safety Rating
EXCELLENT

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Not specifically restricted by FDA for cosmetic use. Used at low concentrations as a natural aromatic conditioning ingredient. Complies with standard 21 CFR cosmetic labeling requirements.

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Safe and mild ingredient with an excellent safety profile at reported use concentrations. The aqueous distillate form is inherently dilute and well-tolerated.

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Concern Level: None

Regulatory Flags

plant-extract distillate skin-conditioning masking natural-fragrance lemon botanical aqueous

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Safe and mild ingredient with an excellent safety profile at reported use concentrations. The aqueous distillate form is inherently dilute and well-tolerated. The EU classifies Citrus Limon Fruit Water (Lemon Fruit Water) as "permitted". Safety rating: EXCELLENT.

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

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

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

Citrus Limon Fruit Water (Lemon Fruit Water) functions as: Skin conditioning; Masking. Aqueous solution of the steam distillate obtained from the fruit or peel of the lemon, Citrus limon. Contains water-soluble aromatic volatile components derived from the lemon, imparting a fresh citrus character. Used as a skin conditioning and masking agent. Present in approximately 0.08โ€“0.09% of cosmetic products; highest concentration of 1.11% reported in hair coloring products. Provides a mild toning effect and delivers a natural lemon fragrance profile.. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 92346-89-9.

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

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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