Citrus Glauca Fruit Extract

Average

Antioxidant

Citrus Glauca Fruit Extract at a glance

  • Fruit from the desert lime
  • Used as an anti-static
  • Also a skin conditioning ingredient
  • Rich in antioxidants
  • Potential skin irritant

Citrus Glauca Fruit Extract description

_Citrus glauca_ fruit extract comes from a small tree native to parts of Australia. It’s commonly known as desert lime because it thrives in desert-like environments. Desert lime’s primary use in cosmetics is as an anti-static agent, though it is also used as a skin conditioning ingredient. Not surprisingly, since it’s a plant extract, desert lime fruit is rich in antioxidant polyphenols. Unfortunately, the volatile components that give this time of lime its distinctive flavor and scent also pose a risk of skin irritation, which is also the case with most other citrus fruit. The independent Cosmetic Ingredient Review has ruled _Citrus glauca_ fruit extract safe as used in cosmetics, where the majority of its use is in rinse-off products. Its concentration of use ranges between 0.003-0.0051%.

Citrus Glauca Fruit Extract references

  • SpecialChem, Website, Accessed February 2025
  • Critical Reviews in Food Science and Nutrition, May 2022, pages 8,511-8,544
  • International Journal of Toxicology, December 2021, pages 55S-99S
  • Journal of Functional Foods, November 2019, ePublication

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Ingredient ratings

Best

Proven and supported by independent studies. Outstanding active ingredient for most skin types or concerns.

Good

Necessary to improve a formula's texture, stability, or penetration.

Average

Generally non-irritating but may have aesthetic, stability, or other issues that limit its usefulness.

Bad

There is a likelihood of irritation. Risk increases when combined with other problematic ingredients.

Worst

May cause irritation, inflammation, dryness, etc. May offer benefit in some capability but overall, proven to do more harm than good.

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