Microcitrus australasica (Finger Lime) fruit extract
AKA “Finger Lime Fruit Extract”
Extract
Ingredient Facts
Microcitrus australasica (Finger Lime) fruit extract
AKA: Finger Lime Fruit Extract
Extract · Antioxidant · EWG: 4
Plant-Derived
Antioxidant
Astringent
Skin Conditioner
Extract
Clean
Finger lime extract from Australia brightens and refreshes skin with natural vitamin C and antioxidants, helping to energize your complexion.
Family
Rutaceae (Citrus family)
Plant Part
Fruit
Lifeform
Shrub or tree
Climate
Subtropical
Form
Liquid
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Functions
Antioxidant
Fights free radicals — the unstable molecules from UV, pollution, and stress that break down collagen and cause premature aging.
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Astringent
Tightens and contracts skin tissue, temporarily shrinking pores and reducing oiliness. That "clean, tight" feeling after toner.
Fights Bacteria
Helps protect skin
Offers antimicrobial defense
Traditional Use
Native to Australian rainforests and used by Aboriginal peoples. The finger lime is newly adopted in modern skincare for its vitamin C content and antioxidant properties, though traditional use was primarily nutritional.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dullness
Melanin-Rich Skin
Suitable
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Verified Feb 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR