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Citrus Aurantifolia Oil

CITRUS AURANTIFOLIA OIL

Data confidence:High

Function

Fragrance, Skin Conditioning Agent, Antioxidant

EWG Safety Score

4/10Moderate concern

About this ingredient

Citrus aurantifolia oil is a volatile essential oil extracted from the fruit of the West Indian lime plant. It functions as a fragrance ingredient and skin conditioning agent, providing antioxidant benefits and a fresh citrus scent to cosmetic formulations. It may also provide mild antimicrobial properties, though phototoxicity risk necessitates careful use in suncare products.

Found in 2+ sunscreens