The Basics On Limonene
What is Limonene?
Chemical constituent of many natural fragrant ingredients, notably citrus oils such as lemon (d-limonene).
What are other names for Limonene?
1-METHYL-4-(1-METHYLETHENYL)- CYCLOHEXENE, 1-METHYL-4-(1-METHYLETHENYL)CYCLOHEXENE, 1-METHYL-4-ISOPROPENPYLCYCLOHEXENE, CYCLOHEXENE, 1-METHYL-4-(1-METHYLETHENYL)-, D,L-LIMONENE (ISOMER UNSPECIFIED), DIPENTENE, DL-LIMONENE, DL-LIMONENE (RACEMIC), LIMONENE, and LIMONENE ESSENTIAL OIL
What is Limonene used for?
Like most volatile fragrance components, limonene also has strong antioxidant benefits and has also been shown to calm skin; however, when exposed to air these highly volatile antioxidant compounds oxidize and become capable of sensitizing skin.
How Limonene is classified
Fragrance: Synthetic and Fragrant Plant Extracts, Sensitizing
Recommendations for using Limonene during pregnancy and breastfeeding
Avoid
Limonene During Pregnancy
What we know about using Limonene while pregnant or breastfeeding
Limited information available.
No published reproductive and developmental studies on citrus-derived peel oils were identified in a literature search for these ingredients and no unpublished data were submitted.
General safety info about Limonene from CIR
The Cosmetic Ingredient Review 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 nonsensitizing and non-irritating. The Citrus-derived peel oil ingredients are most frequently reported to function in cosmetics as skin conditioning agents or as fragrance ingredients. 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 Limonene
Prima R+R Cream 750mg CBD Recovery Rub for Soothing Comfort
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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