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Limonene

Limonene is a naturally occurring fragrance compound found in the peels of citrus fruits. It gives many skincare and haircare products a fresh, zesty lemon-orange scent and is widely used as a natural solvent and cleansing agent.

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How it works in skincare

In cosmetics limonene works as a fragrant component that delivers a clean, uplifting aroma while helping to dissolve oils and residues on the skin and hair. It is frequently added to cleansers, body washes, shampoos and perfumes to boost scent and improve the performance of other ingredients.

Key benefits

  • Provides a fresh, uplifting citrus scent
  • Acts as a natural solvent to help remove excess oils
  • Enhances the overall fragrance profile of formulas
  • Contributes to a clean, invigorating sensory experience
  • Supports effective rinsing in cleansing products
  • Adds brightness to scent blends in hair and body care

Best for

oily skin, combination skin, normal skin

Where it comes from

Limonene is naturally extracted from the essential oils of citrus fruit peels, most commonly lemons, oranges, limes and grapefruits.

Products with Limonene

Not every product on UK Lips lists a full ingredient breakdown — so there may be many more formulas that contain Limonene than we can show here. These are the comparisons where we’ve confirmed it in the listed ingredients.

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