Citrus Limon Peel Oil
A cosmetic ingredient used as fragrance, perfuming, skin conditioning in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Citrus Limon Peel Oil is the volatile oil obtained from the fresh peel of the Lemon, Citrus limon (L.), Rutaceae
What does it do?
Citrus Limon Peel Oil is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Fragrance
provides scent or masks the natural odour of other ingredients
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Perfuming
adds scent to a cosmetic product
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Skin conditioning
improves the appearance, feel, and condition of skin
EU regulatory status
This ingredient is banned in the European Union.
Citrus Limon Peel Oil is listed under Annex II of EU Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009 (entry 358), making it prohibited in cosmetic products placed on the EU market.
Frequently asked questions
What is Citrus Limon Peel Oil?
Citrus Limon Peel Oil is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Citrus Limon Peel Oil is the volatile oil obtained from the fresh peel of the Lemon, Citrus limon (L.), Rutaceae
Is Citrus Limon Peel Oil allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
No. Citrus Limon Peel Oil is banned for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Annex II of Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Citrus Limon Peel Oil do in cosmetic products?
Citrus Limon Peel Oil is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: fragrance, perfuming, skin conditioning.
What is the CAS number of Citrus Limon Peel Oil?
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Citrus Limon Peel Oil is 8008-56-8 / 84929-31-7.
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Source: EU CosIng database (European Commission). This page is derived from public-sector information published by the European Commission. · Last updated: 15/05/2019