The Basics On Lemon Oil
What is Lemon Oil?
Commonly used citrus oil that can be a skin sensitizer, especially on abraded skin.
What are other names for Lemon Oil?
CITRUS LIMON (LEMON) FRUIT OIL, CITRUS MEDICA LIMONUM (LEMON) FRUIT OIL, CITRUS MEDICA LIMONUM FRUIT OIL, and LEMON FRUIT OIL
What is Lemon Oil used for?
Image result for lemon oil skincare what it’s for Used in cosmetics, Lemon Essential Oil is known to provide skin with many benefits such as a complexion that looks vibrant and feels healthy and smooth. It can reduce the appearance of cellulite, and act as a tightening and toning astringent that reduces the amount of oil production in skin and hair.
How Lemon Oil is classified
Plant Extracts, Fragrance: Synthetic and Fragrant Plant Extracts, Sensitizing
Recommendations for using Lemon Oil during pregnancy and breastfeeding
Avoid
Lemon Oil During Pregnancy
What we know about using Lemon Oil while pregnant or breastfeeding
Limited information available.
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General safety info about Lemon Oil from CIR
The CIR Expert Panel assessed the safety of 14 Citrus-derived peel oil ingredients and concluded that these ingredients are safe for use in cosmetic products when finished products that are applied to the skin, excluding rinse-off products, do not contain more than 0.0015% (i.e., 15 ppm) 5-methoxysporalen (5-MOP), and when formulated to be non-sensitizing and non-irritating. The Citrus-derived peel oil ingredients are most frequently reported to function in cosmetics as fragrances and/or skin conditioning agents. The Panel reviewed the available animal and clinical data to determine the safety of these ingredients. Because final product formulations may contain multiple botanicals, each containing similar constituents of concern, formulators are advised to be aware of these constituents and to avoid reaching levels that may be hazardous to consumers. Industry should use good manufacturing practices to limit impurities that could be present in botanical ingredients.
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Products where you might find Lemon Oil
Dr. Hauschka Lemon Lemongrass Vitalizing Body Oil ; only 1 product listed; Kiehl’s Since 1851 – Olive Fruit Oil Deeply Repairative Hair Pak; Christophe Robin Cleansing Mask With Lemon; IGK Rich Kid Coconut Oil Gel Mini
List of References
General sources: Drugs and Lactation Database (LactMed) [Internet]. Bethesda (MD): National Library of Medicine (US); 2006-. Available from: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK501922/
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Disclaimer: This material is provided for educational purposes only and is not intended for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Consult your healthcare provider with any questions.
