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Pol J Cosmetol 2017, 20(3): 184-195pl  Citrus limon (lemon) - a source of raw materials with valuable cosmetic propertiesMarta Klimek, Agnieszka Szopa, Halina Ekiert Katedra i Zakład Botaniki Farmaceutycznej, Wydział Farmaceutyczny, Collegium Medicum, Uniwersytet Jagielloński w Krakowie Summary The paper presents a brief botanical characteristic of citrus species, which is a source of citrus fruits with valuable food, pharmaceutical and cosmetic properties. The history of the dissemination of the main representatives of the genus Citrus - Citrus limon (lemon) in the world, has been recalled. The information about chemical composition and biological activities of the main raw materials extracted from C. limon (fruit extract, essential oil), which are the basis for their therapeutic applications, was presented. Particular attention has been paid to the possible cosmetic applications, confirmed by scientific research. The information was supplemented with a list of cosmetic ingredients based on C. limon (acc. to CosIng database), examples of patents, as well as numerous cosmetics formulations. The potential phototoxicity of the raw materials from C. limon was notified. Furthermore, the potential, applicable significance of biotechnological studies on C. limon has been stressed. Key words: chemical composition, biological activity, cosmetic applications, potential phototoxicity, biotechnological studies, fruit extracts, essential oil |