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Citrus Limonum Essential Oil

What Citrus Limonum Essential Oil is & what it does

Citrus Limonum Essential Oil is the volatile aromatic oil of lemon, used in cosmetics as a natural fragrance. It provides a bright, fresh citrus scent and is added in small amounts for sensory appeal. Like other citrus oils it can contain naturally photosensitizing components, so it is used at low, controlled levels. It is common in products positioned around a clean, citrusy aroma.

What is Citrus Limonum Essential Oil?

Citrus Limonum Essential Oil is the volatile aromatic oil of lemon. It is used in cosmetics as a natural fragrance.

What does Citrus Limonum Essential Oil do in a product?

It provides a bright, fresh citrus scent and is added in small amounts for sensory appeal. It is used for aroma rather than any active skincare benefit.

Is Citrus Limonum Essential Oil safe?

No concerns are flagged here, but citrus oils can contain naturally photosensitizing components, so they are used at low, controlled levels. It is generally considered fine when formulated within those limits.

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