Limonene in skincare
A fragrance ingredient with a citrus-like scent.
What is limonene?
A fragrance ingredient with a citrus-like scent. On the ingredient list, you can find the name Limonene. The dictionary uses both the common name and the INCI name, so you can compare the explanation with the packaging.
What does limonene do for skin and the product?
Contributes to the product's scent and may come from essential oils or other sources.
Fragrance plays a role in the product experience but is not needed to retain moisture. Fragrance ingredients can be natural or synthetic. Both may be relevant for fragrance allergies.
May be relevant for contact allergies. Natural origin does not rule out allergy.
How to read the ingredient list
Look at the product's purpose and overall composition. Position on the list does not tell you the exact concentration used or how your skin will react. One substance can serve several purposes in the same product.
Questions about limonene
What does limonene do in skincare?
Contributes to the product's scent and may come from essential oils or other sources.
What should I know about limonene?
May be relevant for contact allergies. Natural origin does not rule out allergy.
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About sources and ingredient names
The European Commission's CosIng database is a reference for cosmetic ingredient names and functions. An entry does not constitute approval of all uses or evidence of a particular product effect.
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