Lemon Peel Glycerin Extract
Lemon Peel Glycerin Extract is a glycerin-based liquid extract of Citrus limon peel, made for cosmetic and personal-care developers. Bio-Botanica produces it through the low-heat Bio-Chelated cold-extraction process at its FDA-inspected cGMP facility in Hauppauge, New York, preserving a full-spectrum peel profile.
*These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.
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What Is Lemon Peel Glycerin Extract?
Bright and instantly familiar, this glycerin extract carries the peel of Citrus limon in glycerin, an alcohol-free humectant base that folds into the water phase. Bio-Botanica supplies the lemon peel full-spectrum and non-standardized, giving skin-care and hair-care formulators a recognizable citrus botanical, complete with its aromatic character, in a gentle alcohol-free carrier that keeps a clean, single-line INCI entry.
Market Demand
Citrus peel is a workhorse of natural beauty, and the lemon peel extract category now supports dedicated forecasts from firms such as DataHorizzon Research and Verified Market Reports. A water-compatible lemon peel glycerin extract lets brands bring that fresh, universally understood citrus story into cleansers, toners, and brightening-themed formulas without an alcohol base, a natural fit for energizing morning-routine products.
Formulation Applications
The glycerin carrier suits cleansers, toners, mists, masks, and scalp or hair rinses, dissolving during cold or mild warm processing, while its natural citrus aroma supports fragrance positioning. Lemon peel is traditionally associated with skin and oral wellness, offered as structure/function and sensory positioning and not a consumer claim, and lends a clean, invigorating botanical narrative to a formula. It pairs naturally with other citrus notes to build a bright, cohesive top-of-routine scent profile.
Why Formulators Choose Bio-Botanica
A family enterprise since 1972, Bio-Botanica extracts this peel at its FDA-inspected cGMP facility in Hauppauge, New York using the Bio-Chelated low-heat process that keeps a Holistically Balanced profile of naturally occurring constituents intact. Every lot passes onsite HPLC, ICP/MS, microbial, and heavy-metal testing, and Kosher, Halal, and Organic certification is available for brands that require it.
Common Buyer Questions
What is Lemon Peel Glycerin Extract, and what species and plant part does it come from?
Lemon Peel Glycerin Extract is a cosmetic glycerin extract made from the peel of Lemon Peel (Citrus limon), a member of the Rutaceae family, native to South and Southeast Asia (a hybrid of Asian origin). It is produced by Bio-Botanica through our proprietary Bio-Chelated low-heat cold-extraction process, which is designed to preserve a Holistically Balanced, full-spectrum profile of its naturally occurring constituents.
What extract form is this, and what is it carried in?
This is a Cosmetic Glycerin Extract, and the carrier is Glycerin. The glycerin base gives formulators an alcohol-free liquid ingredient. The exact carrier and any processing details are documented on the Spec Sheet/TDS that accompanies samples.
Does Lemon Peel Glycerin Extract contain alcohol?
No — Lemon Peel Glycerin Extract is a glycerin-based, alcohol-free extract, not an alcohol-based tincture. For any residual solvent or processing details, refer to the Spec Sheet/TDS and representative COA.
Is Lemon Peel Glycerin Extract standardized to a specific compound?
Lemon Peel Glycerin Extract is a full-spectrum, Holistically Balanced extract and is non-standardized. It is designed to reflect the naturally occurring constituents of the peel rather than an isolated, quantified compound.
What applications and formats is Lemon Peel Glycerin Extract suited for?
Lemon Peel Glycerin Extract is formulated for topical, personal-care applications such as facial care, serums, creams, and lotions. Its glycerin base suits clean-label systems where formulators want a concentrated botanical ingredient to work into their formulation.
What industries and positioning does Lemon Peel Glycerin Extract fit?
It fits the Cosmetics and Personal Care categories as an ingredient. For brand positioning, Lemon Peel is traditionally associated with areas such as Hair, Skin and Nails Support and Oral Health Support — framing intended for structure/function positioning only, not a consumer health claim.
Where does the Lemon Peel originate?
Lemon Peel (Citrus limon) is native to South and Southeast Asia (a hybrid of Asian origin). Sourcing and country-of-origin details for a given lot are documented on the TDS that accompanies samples.
How does Lemon Peel Glycerin Extract behave for solubility and compatibility?
As a glycerin-based liquid, Lemon Peel Glycerin Extract is intended for water-compatible formulations where a botanical liquid can be blended into your matrix. We recommend reviewing the Spec Sheet/TDS and evaluating a sample within your specific formulation to confirm compatibility and handling.
What certifications are available for this ingredient?
Bio-Botanica operates under NSF, cGMP, and FSSC 22000 quality systems, and Kosher, Halal, and Organic certification is available. Our facility in Hauppauge, New York is FDA-inspected; specific certification for your order can be confirmed with our team.
What documentation ships with Lemon Peel Glycerin Extract?
Samples ship with a Spec Sheet/TDS, a representative Certificate of Analysis (COA), and a Safety Data Sheet (SDS). These document the extract form, carrier, and testing so your team can evaluate the ingredient against your specifications.
How is Lemon Peel Glycerin Extract sold, and what about samples and MOQ?
Lemon Peel Glycerin Extract is sold in bulk to formulators and brands, not as a finished consumer product, and is offered in pack sizes of 4 kg, 10 kg, and 19 kg. Pricing is available by requesting a formal quote — our team quotes to your chosen pack size and volume, and samples ship with full documentation so you can assess fit before committing.
How is Lemon Peel Glycerin Extract manufactured and tested?
Lemon Peel Glycerin Extract is manufactured at Bio-Botanica's FDA-inspected cGMP facility in Hauppauge, New York using our proprietary Bio-Chelated low-heat cold-extraction process. Testing is performed in our onsite quality lab using instrumentation including HPLC, UPLC-MS/MS, GC/MS, LC/MS, and ICP/MS, covering identity, microbial, USP, and heavy-metal testing from raw-material intake through finished product, supported by third-party labs.