CITRUS LIMON JUICE is graded F (Banned) by Expert·ING, based on COSING regulatory data. It is restricted under EU COSING — AnnexII.
CITRUS LIMON JUICE
Lemon Juice
Safety grade: F
Lemon juice is the freshly squeezed liquid from lemons, which contains natural acids and vitamin C. It's a common kitchen ingredient known for its bright, tangy flavor and cleaning properties.
Lemon juice is used in skincare products to help refresh and tone the skin while providing natural conditioning benefits from its vitamins and antioxidants.
Graded using: COSING.
- EU COSING — Prohibited
Last verified: May 26, 2026
Safer alternatives to CITRUS LIMON JUICE
- CAMELLIA SINENSIS LEAF EXTRACT — Grade A. Rich in antioxidants and polyphenols; refreshes and conditions skin similarly to lemon juice.
- CENTELLA ASIATICA EXTRACT — Grade A. Provides skin conditioning and toning benefits with soothing, antioxidant properties.
- SALVIA OFFICINALIS OIL — Grade A. Herbal extract with astringent and skin-conditioning properties; natural toning alternative.
Other EU Prohibited (Annex II) ingredients
- BUTYLPHENYL METHYLPROPIONAL — Grade F**
- PETROLATUM — Grade F
- ZINC PYRITHIONE — Grade F**
- CYCLOMETHICONE — Grade F**
- HYDROXYISOHEXYL 3-CYCLOHEXENE CARBOXALDEHYDE — Grade F
- CI 73360 — Grade F
Other Tonic ingredients
- GERANIOL — Grade C
- EUGENOL — Grade C
- MENTHA PIPERITA OIL — Grade C
- PANAX GINSENG ROOT EXTRACT — Grade A
- EUCALYPTOL — Grade A
- SALVIA OFFICINALIS LEAF EXTRACT — Grade A