Lemon tree is a small tree originated in Asia (likely India and Pakistan) and is now commercially cultivated worldwide in tropical, semi-tropical, and warm temperate countries. It has a long history of cultivation in Southeast Asia and China, but it arrived in the Mediterranean area during Roman times and was brought to the New World in the 16th century.
Lemon is an acidic fruit due to its high content in citric acid and vitamin C. Popular in flavour, lemon has antioxidant properties, so lemon juice is often used in food to prevent oxidation and as a preservative.
Traditional medicine uses the fruit, peels, and oil. The oil obtained from the seeds is employed to treat fever and as an astringent.
Citrus preparations are said to have antiseptic, astringent, and refreshing characteristics and are very popular when applied as masks. With its sunny yellow colour, the lemon is the symbolic fruit of hot countries.
INCI name
Glycerin (and) Citrus Limon (Lemon) Fruit Extract
