Citrus limon (Lemon) seed oil
AKA “Lemon Seed Oil
Essential Oil
Ingredient Facts
Citrus limon (Lemon) seed oil
AKA: Lemon Seed Oil
Essential Oil · Fragrance · EWG: 4
Plant-Derived
Fragrance
Skin Conditioner
Essential Oil
Clean
Science: Origin: Botanic/Natural | Process: Cold Pressed / Solvent Extraction Safety Ratings: CIR: Safe as used
Family
Rutaceae (Citrus family)
Plant Part
Seed
Lifeform
Tree
Climate
Subtropical
CAS #
92346-89-9 / 84929-31-7 / 85085-28-5
Form
Oil
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Functions
Fragrance
Added for scent. Can be natural or synthetic. Common irritant and allergen — one of the top reasons people react to products.
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
Antimicrobial
Traditional Use
Lemon seed oil contains limonene and other constituents traditionally valued in skincare for their purifying and skin-brightening properties. Historical use in Mediterranean and Middle Eastern beauty preparations for addressing oily and congested skin.
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
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
EUrestricted
JAPANrestricted
CANADArestricted
Verified Feb 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR