What it is
Citrus Limon Fruit Extract is obtained from the fruit of the lemon and contains citric acid, vitamin C, and flavonoids. It is used in skincare for skin-conditioning and mild astringent effects and to contribute a fresh citrus character to products. In sunscreens it generally serves a supporting or sensory role rather than a primary function.
Safety & warnings
Lemon-derived ingredients can contain fragrance constituents such as limonene and citral that are recognized fragrance allergens and may sensitize susceptible users. Citrus peel oils can also contain photosensitizing furocoumarins; fruit-pulp extracts at low cosmetic levels tend to be lower in these, but fragrance-sensitive or reactive skin may benefit from patch testing.
Origin & sourcing
Natural; an extract prepared from the fruit of Citrus limon, a citrus tree cultivated widely in Mediterranean and subtropical regions.
Questions everyone asks
Why is lemon extract added to skincare?
It is used as a skin-conditioning and antioxidant-associated botanical with mild astringent character and a fresh citrus scent.
Is lemon extract a fragrance allergen?
It can contain constituents like limonene and citral that are recognized fragrance allergens, so sensitive users should patch test.