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LIMONENE

LIMONENE

Data confidence:High
Fragrance Allergen (EU list)

Listed in EU Cosmetics Regulation Annex III as a potential contact allergen.

Function

Fragrance, Solvent, Skin Conditioning Agent

EWG Safety Score

4/10Moderate concern

About this ingredient

Limonene is a naturally occurring terpene found primarily in citrus peel oils, used in cosmetics as a fragrance ingredient and solvent. It provides a fresh, lemony scent and can act as a penetration enhancer, though it is volatile and can oxidize readily upon air exposure. It offers mild antimicrobial properties but is primarily valued for its aromatic contribution to formulations.

Found in 9+ sunscreens