Citrus Limon Peel Oil
Lemon peel oil
- Role
- Essential oil from lemon peel, used as a scent component.
- Catalog formulas
- 5
- Type
- Scent
- Verified
- 06.11.2026
What does this ingredient do in an antiperspirant?
Adds a citrus note. It is a natural mixture of many substances, counted as a single entry.
Part of a system, not a label in isolation
In an antiperspirant or deodorant it only contributes to the scent and does not reduce sweating. A natural origin does not rule out an allergic reaction.
EU Regulation 2023/1545 added it to the list of fragrance allergens (Annex III, entry 353): above 0.001% in leave-on and 0.01% in rinse-off products it must be named separately in the ingredient list. New products must comply from 31 July 2026; products already on the market may be sold until 31 July 2028.
The 2012 SCCS opinion lists it as an established contact allergen in humans, with 11 to 100 positive patch-test reactions reported.
Not limonene (Limonene), which is a single substance with its own entry on the allergen list.
Products containing Citrus Limon Peel Oil
Links are based on the complete published INCI list for the exact product version.
Sources
The conclusions apply to the stated conditions and jurisdictions, not automatically to every concentration or product.
- CosIng Checker: Annex III, entry 353 (Citrus Limon Peel Oil) Supports: restrictions, allergen labelling
- European Commission: fragrance allergens Supports: allergen labelling, Regulation 2023/1545 deadlines
- SCCS/1459/11: Opinion on fragrance allergens in cosmetic products Supports: allergenicity assessment