What it is
Citrus Limon Peel Oil is the volatile essential oil obtained from the peel of the lemon, typically by cold pressing. In cosmetics it is used chiefly as a natural fragrance and, secondarily, as a skin-conditioning component. Its characteristic citrus aroma comes largely from limonene and related terpenes.
Safety & warnings
Lemon peel oil contains limonene and citral, which are recognized fragrance allergens, and expressed (non-distilled) citrus peel oils can contain furocoumarins associated with phototoxicity, so they are restricted in leave-on products. It may not suit fragrance-sensitive or reactive skin, and citrus peel oils warrant particular caution in products used in sunlight.
Origin & sourcing
Natural essential oil expressed from the peel of the lemon fruit (Citrus limon).
Questions everyone asks
What is lemon peel oil used for in cosmetics?
It is used mainly as a natural fragrance and as a skin-conditioning component, contributing a characteristic citrus scent.
Is lemon peel oil a concern for sensitive skin?
It can be; it contains fragrance allergens such as limonene and citral, and expressed citrus peel oils can carry phototoxic furocoumarins, so they are restricted.