Citrus aurantifolia (Lime) flower extract
AKA “Lime Flower Extract
Extract
Ingredient Facts
Citrus aurantifolia (Lime) flower extract
AKA: Lime Flower Extract
Extract · Astringent · EWG: 4
Plant-Derived
Astringent
Skin Conditioner
Extract
Clean
Science: Origin: Botanic/Natural | Process: Solvent Extraction Safety Ratings: CIR: Safe as used
Family
Rutaceae (Citrus family)
Plant Part
Flower
CAS #
90063-52-8
Form
Liquid
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Functions
Astringent
Tightens and contracts skin tissue, temporarily shrinking pores and reducing oiliness. That "clean, tight" feeling after toner.
Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Antioxidant
Protects skin from free radical damage caused by UV, pollution, and stress
Anti-Inflammatory
Boosts Collagen
Tightens and tones pores
Traditional Use
Lime flowers have been used in traditional Caribbean, Latin American, and Asian cuisines and folk medicine for calming and skin-soothing properties. The flowers were historically employed in herbal remedies for anxiety and skin conditions.
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
Dullness
Melanin-Rich Skin
Suitable
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
EWG
4
CIR
Safe
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USApermitted
EUpermitted
JAPANpermitted
CANADApermitted
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Verified Feb 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR