Citrus Medica Limonum (Lemon) Fruit Extract: What It Is and Products Containing It

The Lemon extract is used as an astringent. It loosens the uppermost layer of skin cells, which has along with oil, debris, the dust, and dead skin cells clung to it and help the removal of the same. Thus, it makes the newer layer of skin cells to appear. Vitamin C, carotenoids are the powerful antioxidants, they help fight any oxidative damage caused by free radicals. It usually happens in the form of aging signs like wrinkles, fine lines, and dark spots.

The possible functions of this key ingredient are: Anti-Aging, Moisturising, Oil production control, Brightening effect
INCI: Citrus Medica Limonum Fruit Extract
IUPAC Description: Citrus Limon Fruit Extract is an extract of the fruit of the Lemon, Citrus limon (L.), Rutaceae
European Pharmacopoeia Name: Citrus Medica Limonum Fruit Extract
CAS Number: 92346-89-9 / 84929-31-7
International Nonproprietary Name: Citrus Medica Limonum Fruit Extract