Limonene
Limonene is a cosmetic ingredient used as a deodorant, solvent agent. It appears in about 5% of cosmetic products in our 90,000+ product dataset. It carries no restriction under the EU Cosmetics Regulation annexes. PubMed carries 846 studies of its skin or topical use.
| INCI name | LIMONENE |
| Function | DEODORANT, SOLVENT, PERFUMING |
| CAS number | 138-86-3 |
| EC number | 205-341-0/931-893-3 |
| Prevalence | 4,911 products (5.29% of dataset) |
| Most used in | Haircare |
| EU status | No annex restriction |
| Scientific studies | 846 on PubMed (skin/cosmetic/topical) |
| Monthly searches | 18,100 |
Used in
Fragrances 19.4%Face Cleansers 5.6%Body Washes 5.1%Shampoos 4.9%Serums 4.9%Toners 3.3%
Frequently asked
- What does Limonene do in skincare?
- Limonene functions as a deodorant, solvent agent in cosmetic formulas.
- What products contain Limonene?
- It is most commonly found in Haircare products, especially fragrances (19.4% of its uses).
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