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Lemon Peel Oil

Watch if sensitive·Strong evidence·INCI: Citrus Limon (Lemon) Peel Oil

A citrus essential oil with a fresh scent, extracted from lemon peel. It contains recognized fragrance allergen constituents (limonene, citral) and can trigger contact reactions in fragrance-sensitive individuals. Additionally, citrus peel oils carry documented phototoxicity risk, meaning skin treated with the product should avoid direct sunlight.

Worth knowing

EU-labelled fragrance allergen
Known contact sensitizer for some

Products with Lemon Peel Oil

91
Lumin
Charcoal Face Cleanser
72
Tata Harper
Resurfacing Serum
67
Murad
Acne Control Clarifying Cleanser

References

CIR Final Report: Botanical Extracts in Cosmetics ↗
CosIng entry: Citrus Limon Peel Oil ↗

Cosmetic information for general education, not medical advice. A verdict is a reading of the published evidence, never a guarantee for your skin: any ingredient can irritate someone, so patch test new products and see a professional if you react. Concern is graded on cited evidence, never on hazard-score lists. See how we score.