Lemon C
Citrus Aromatic Ingredient
A citrus ingredient that adds a fresh aroma.
TECHNICAL DATA
Classification Citrus aromatic ingredient
FUNCTION
Citrus aromatic ingredient
APPLICATIONS
Handmade soapsBody productsHandmade soapBody gelsCandlesCleaning line
DESCRIPTION
Citrus ingredient · Fresh aroma
Cosmetic-grade citrus ingredient, version C. Adds a fresh, bright note to body care formulations, soapmaking and scented cleaning lines.
Practical formulation guide
Usage level: Suggested usage level: 0.3–2 % depending on the product type
How to use and incorporate: Add at the end of the process with the base below 40 °C/104 °F and gentle stirring until uniform. For toners, splashes or clear water-based products, premix with a solubilizer (polysorbate 20 or PEG-40 hydrogenated castor oil, 1:3 to 1:5) before adding.
Formulation tips: Citrus ingredients are light-sensitive and can oxidize. Pack in opaque containers and protect with an antioxidant.
- Run an odor and color test in the final base: some fragrances turn yellow with light or in alkaline bases (soap) and can change the viscosity of shampoos and gels; adjust viscosity after adding fragrance.
- Declare fragrance allergens on the label when required by the regulations of the destination market; request the fragrance's IFRA certificate.
- Before scaling up, make a pilot batch and run a stability test (cycles at 4 / 25 / 45 °C/39 / 77 / 113 °F for 4 weeks, checking odor, color, pH, viscosity and separation) in the final packaging.
Compatibility: Soluble in alcohol, oils and esters; water-based systems require a solubilizer. Compatible with most cosmetic bases; check stability in bases with extreme pH.
Storage: Cool, dry place, protected from light and moisture. Cosmetic grade / raw material for formulation.
Precautions: Do not ingest. Avoid direct contact with eyes and mucous membranes. Concentrated product for formulation: do not apply undiluted to the skin. Flammable: keep away from flames.
Technical information for formulators: This sheet describes industrial uses of the raw material in the development of cosmetic products. It is not an efficacy claim for any finished product. The person responsible for the formulation must validate the concentration, compatibility and claims of their product in accordance with applicable regulations.
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