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Citrus Aurantifolia Oil

What Citrus Aurantifolia Oil is & what it does

A lime essential oil that adds a crisp, fresh scent. As a citrus oil it can be irritating and photosensitizing on sun-exposed skin.

What does Citrus Aurantifolia Oil do in skincare?

Citrus Aurantifolia Oil is an essential oil from lime, used mainly for its fresh citrus fragrance and as a skin-conditioning botanical. It contributes scent and a sensory quality to skincare and sunscreen formulas. It is typically added in small amounts for aroma rather than as a main active.

Is Citrus Aurantifolia Oil safe?

Citrus Aurantifolia Oil is used in cosmetics, but as a citrus essential oil it contains naturally occurring fragrance compounds that can be sensitizing for some people. Some citrus oils, especially expressed lime oil, can also have phototoxic potential, so formulators use them within recommended limits. Patch testing is wise if you have sensitive skin.

Is Citrus Aurantifolia Oil natural or synthetic?

Citrus Aurantifolia Oil is a natural ingredient obtained from lime, typically from the peel or fruit by pressing or distillation. It is not a synthetic fragrance, though it may be blended or refined for use in a formula. Its origin is botanical.

Sunscreens with Citrus Aurantifolia Oil

We rate 35 sunscreens that contain it, showing the top 10 by overall score:

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