- INCI Name:Citrus Aurantifolia (Lime) Peel Oil
- Ingredient Origin:Natural Origin, Non-Animal Origin, Plant Origin
- Benefit Claims:Astringency, Rejuvenating, Cleansing, Anti-Bacterial, Antioxidant Properties, Anti-Infectious, Anti-Viral, Non-Irradiated, Cellulite Reduction, Healing, Shine Enhancing, Age & Dark Spot Reduction, Smoothing, Wrinkle Refinement, Stimulates Immune System, Antiseptic
- Labeling Claims:BSE-free, Plant-Based, Not Tested on Animals, Non-GMO, Credo Clean Standard, Cruelty-Free, Phthalates-free, Cold-Pressed, Not Listed In California Proposition 65, Nanomaterials-free, Organic, Naturally Derived, TSE-free, Natural, CMR Substances-free, Non-Toxic
- Certifications & Compliance:USDA Certified, Organic Certified, FDA Compliant, Nagoya Compliant
Conventional or organic available Lime is indigenous to Southeast Asia, in the Indo-Malaya. The plant was introduced into Asia and Egypt by the merchants of the Middle East in the tenth century. From Saudi Arabia, it was introduced to Africa and reached Europe through the Spanish invaders, in the thirteenth century Christopher Columbus took Limes to America. The British Sailors used Lime to prevent Scurvy. The Early Settlers introduced Lime to Australia in the 19th Century. Lime oil is extracted from the fresh fruit peel by cold expression. Blends well with Cedarwood, Clary Sage, Geranium, Grapefruit, Lavender, Lemon, Mandarin, Neroli, Sweet Orange, Rosemary, Rosewood, Tangerine and Ylang-Ylang.