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Lime oil: is it comedogenic? What it does in skincare

INCI name: Citrus Aurantifolia (Lime) Oil

Acne verdict Watch

Worth watching on acne-prone skin

  • ComedogenicNo published rating
  • IrritancyNo published rating

What it does

Citrus oil for scent, can raise sun sensitivity.

  • Cleansing
  • Hair conditioning
  • Masking
  • Perfuming
  • Skin conditioning
  • Tonic

Lime oil in plain English

Lime oil comes from lime peel and adds a sharp citrus scent. Cold-pressed lime oil can make skin react to sunlight and leave dark patches. Like most essential oils it contains natural fragrance allergens, which can irritate or sensitize skin over time. Since acne-prone skin already deals with dark marks after breakouts, leave-on lime oil is worth avoiding.

Is lime oil bad for acne?

Not usually, but it is worth watching. Lime oil is not a proven pore-clogger, but scent ingredients like this can irritate sensitive skin, and irritated skin can make breakouts look and feel worse. Notice how your skin reacts when a product lists it near the top.

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Also called

  • Citrus Aurantifolia (Lime) Oil
  • Lime peel oil
  • Lime essential oil
  • Citrus aurantifolia oil
  • Citrus aurantifolia peel oil

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Frequently asked questions

Is lime oil comedogenic?

Lime oil has no published comedogenic rating in Fulton's 1989 table. It is not a proven pore-clogger, but it is worth watching on acne-prone skin.

What does lime oil do in skincare?

In short: citrus oil for scent, can raise sun sensitivity. In formulas it is used for cleansing, hair conditioning, masking, perfuming, skin conditioning and tonic.

What else is lime oil called on ingredient labels?

On ingredient lists, lime oil can also appear as Citrus Aurantifolia (Lime) Oil, Lime peel oil, Lime essential oil, Citrus aurantifolia oil or Citrus aurantifolia peel oil.

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