Lime Oil
Lime oil is a fresh, zesty essential oil extracted from the peel of limes. It brings a bright, uplifting citrus scent to skincare and haircare products while offering gentle cleansing and toning properties. Popular in UK beauty formulas for its natural fragrance and skin-purifying qualities.
How it works in skincare
In cosmetics and skincare, lime oil is valued for its ability to cleanse and refresh the skin thanks to its natural astringent nature. It works as a fragrance component in perfumes, shower gels, and creams, while also helping to dissolve excess sebum and support a brighter-looking complexion. When properly diluted it adds a crisp, invigorating note to facial cleansers, toners, body scrubs and hair products without overpowering delicate formulations.
Key benefits
- Provides a fresh, uplifting citrus scent
- Helps cleanse and clarify the skin
- Acts as a natural astringent to reduce the appearance of excess oil
- Refreshes and tones the scalp when used in haircare
- Supports a brighter-looking complexion
- Adds a zesty note to bath and shower products
Best for
oily skin, combination skin, acne-prone skin, dull skin
Where it comes from
Lime oil is cold-pressed from the peel of the lime fruit (Citrus aurantifolia), a small green citrus native to Southeast Asia and widely cultivated in tropical regions including Mexico, India and Brazil.
Products with Lime Oil
Not every product on UK Lips lists a full ingredient breakdown — so there may be many more formulas that contain Lime Oil than we can show here. These are the comparisons where we’ve confirmed it in the listed ingredients.