LIMONENE is graded C (Moderate) by Expert·ING, based on COSING, FDA regulatory data. It is restricted under EU COSING — AnnexIII-ALLERGEN-.
LIMONENE
Safety grade: C
Limonene is a natural compound that gives citrus fruits like lemons and oranges their fresh, tangy scent. It's a clear liquid that smells wonderfully fruity and fresh.
This ingredient is used in cosmetics to provide a fresh citrus fragrance, help reduce odor, and act as a solvent to dissolve and mix other ingredients together in the formula.
Graded using: COSING, FDA.
- EU COSING — Restricted
Last verified: May 26, 2026
Safer alternatives to LIMONENE
- AQUA — Grade A. Universal solvent for dissolving and mixing cosmetic ingredients
- ALCOHOL — Grade A**. Multipurpose solvent for blending fragrance and active ingredients
- DIPROPYLENE GLYCOL — Grade A. Solvent and fragrance carrier with masking and viscosity control
Other Fragrance Allergen ingredients
- LINALOOL — Grade C**
- BENZYL ALCOHOL — Grade C**
- CITRONELLOL — Grade C
- HEXYL CINNAMAL — Grade C
- GERANIOL — Grade C
- COUMARIN — Grade C**
Other Solvent ingredients
- PROPYLENE GLYCOL — Grade A**
- BUTYLENE GLYCOL — Grade A
- PARAFFINUM LIQUIDUM — Grade C
- PROPANEDIOL — Grade A
- BENZYL BENZOATE — Grade C