A fragrant essential oil extracted from the rind or peel of a lemon. It is mainly comprised of limonene (up to 70%) and has a fresh, citrusy scent. Lemon peel oil may cause a sun-induced skin rash in people with a sensitivity towards citrus fruits.
Functions
Fragrance,
Fragrance
Fragrance ingredients add scent to a product or hide ('mask') the undesired aroma of other ingredients.
Fragrance,
Fragrance
Fragrance ingredients add scent to a product or hide ('mask') the undesired aroma of other ingredients.
Flavor
Flavor
Flavor ingredients bring sweetness to a product or are used to recreate various tastes.
Flavor
Flavor
Flavor ingredients bring sweetness to a product or are used to recreate various tastes.
Origin
Botanical
Botanical
Ingredients derived from plants, mosses, and lichens: extracts, oils, powders, juices and other types of processed plant materials.
Botanical
Botanical
Ingredients derived from plants, mosses, and lichens: extracts, oils, powders, juices and other types of processed plant materials.
Citrus limon peel oil is an essential oil extracted from the rind or peel of a lemon (Citrus limon). The essential oil is often produced from the leftover rinds after juicing.
The lemon essential oil is mainly comprised of limonene (up to 70%), as well as ß-pinene and terpinene, which combine to produce the specific lemon scent. This fresh, citrusy scent is the reason why it is used in skincare products as a fragrance.
People who have a sensitivity towards citrus fruits should be careful when using this oil, as it may cause a sun-induced skin rash.
Science
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Dosoky, N., & Setzer, W. (2018). Biological Activities and Safety of Citrus spp. Essential Oils. International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 19(7), 1966.
