CITRUS LIMON PEEL EXTRACT is graded F (Banned) by Expert·ING, based on COSING, FDA regulatory data. It is restricted under EU COSING — AnnexII.
CITRUS LIMON PEEL EXTRACT
Lemon Peel Extract
Safety grade: F
An extract made from lemon peel that contains natural acids and vitamin C. It's rich in antioxidants and has been used in skincare for its brightening and refreshing properties.
This ingredient softens and conditions the skin while providing antioxidant protection and a refreshing, tonic effect to help improve skin texture and appearance.
Graded using: COSING, FDA.
- EU COSING — Prohibited
Last verified: May 26, 2026
Safer alternatives to CITRUS LIMON PEEL EXTRACT
- HELIANTHUS ANNUUS SEED OIL — Grade A. Plant oil that softens and conditions skin with natural antioxidants.
- CAPRYLYL GLYCOL — Grade A. Humectant and skin conditioner that softens and improves skin texture.
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 Emollient ingredients
- CETEARYL ALCOHOL — Grade A
- DIMETHICONE — Grade A
- GLYCERYL STEARATE — Grade A
- CETYL ALCOHOL — Grade A
- GLYCOL DISTEARATE — Grade A
- GLYCERYL OLEATE — Grade A