Citrus Limon (Lemon) Seed Oil

CIT

7/10

Concern level

High concern

A fixed plant oil expressed from the seeds of Citrus limon. In cosmetics it functions mainly as an emollient/skin-conditioning ingredient rather than an active treatment. CIR’s citrus plant- and seed-derived safety assessment includes Citrus limon (lemon) seed oil and concludes it is safe in present practices of use and concentration. ([cir-safety.org](https://www.cir-safety.org/sites/default/files/Citrus%20plant%20and%20seed.pdf))

Pore-clogging

Low

Pregnancy

Safe

Regulatory

No data

Benefits

Moisturizing

Concerns

Essential Oil

Skin Type Compatibility

dry skin7/10

oily skin4/10

sensitive skin4/10

acne prone4/10

mature skin5/10

normal skin6/10

Interactions

incompatible with: No specific ingredient incompatibilities are established; avoid pairing with highly sensitizing fragrance systems if formulating for sensitive skin., If used in an acne-focused formula, avoid combining with other heavy, highly occlusive oils in high amounts.

Risks & Warnings

Potential concerns are mainly those typical of botanical oils: possible skin sensitization in fragrance-sensitive individuals, occasional irritation, and possible pore clogging in acne-prone users depending on the full formulation. Citrus seed oils are not generally the same phototoxic concern as citrus peel oils, but they can still be problematic in highly fragrant or sensitizing products. ([cir-safety.org](https://www.cir-safety.org/sites/default/files/Citrus%20plant%20and%20seed.pdf))

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