A Bright, Clean Base for Glow Toners
Lemon PDRN pairs lemon fruit water with Sodium DNA in a clear, light liquid made for brightening toners, glow pads and “glass skin” essences. It adds a fresh citrus name and a PDRN claim to high-volume formats.
The Source Behind Lemon PDRN Solution
Lemon is a classic brightening botanical in skin care. Lemon fruit water carries its fresh image without the essential oil, so it adds no strong citrus scent and no phototoxic oil components.
Why Formulators Choose Lemon PDRN Solution
It is an economical plant PDRN for radiance toners and pads, where shoppers expect a bright, clean ingredient list. It sits well alongside niacinamide and vitamin C derivatives.
Key Benefits
- Helps skin look brighter and more radiant
- Supports a smooth, “glass skin” look
- Citrus PDRN without lemon essential oil
- Budget-friendly for toners and pads
- Clear, water-thin liquid
Applications
- Brightening toners and toner pads
- Glow essences
- Radiance serums
- Light day lotions
- Masks
How to Use
Add to the water phase during cool-down, below 40 °C, and stir gently; avoid long heating, strong acids and high-shear mixing after addition. Recommended use level: 0.5–3% in toners and lotions; 0.5–5% in essences; 1–5% in serums, creams, ampoules and masks; 0.5–2% in eye care. Use our cosmetic formulation calculators to convert percentages into grams for your batch. This is a raw cosmetic ingredient for use in topical formulations only, not for direct application, injection or use with microneedling or other devices.
Specifications
| INCI (typical — verify with COA) | Citrus Limon (Lemon) Fruit Water, Sodium DNA |
|---|---|
| Source | Plant: lemon fruit water with Sodium DNA |
| Form | Water-soluble liquid |
| Appearance (typical) | Clear to slightly opalescent liquid |
| pH (supplier) | 4.0–7.0 |
| Solubility | Water-soluble; add to the aqueous phase |
| Preservation | Preserved, shelf-stable (full INCI incl. preservative on COA) |
| Recommended use level | 0.5–3% in toners and lotions; 0.5–5% in essences; 1–5% in serums, creams, ampoules and masks; 0.5–2% in eye care |
| Country of origin | South Korea |
| Storage | Shelf-stable and preserved. Store tightly closed in a cool, dark place, away from direct sunlight and heat. |
| Shipping | Ships by standard shipping; orders ship the next business day. Free standard US shipping on qualifying orders of $49 or more. |
| Sizes | 10 mL sample, 1 oz (30 mL) and 4 oz (118 mL) |
| Packaging | Amber glass dropper bottle with BeautyLabPro label |
Typical values for this grade. Exact INCI, appearance and pH for your lot are on the Certificate of Analysis supplied with each order; always verify the INCI with the COA before printing labels.
Formulator Tips
- Pair with 2–4% niacinamide in a radiance toner.
- Add during cool-down; the grade tolerates pH down to 4.0.
- Use “brighter-looking” wording; avoid skin-lightening claims.
Pairs Well With
Build a complete formula with our vitamins and vitamin derivatives, vitamin actives, Multi-Weight Hyaluronic Acid Complex and D-Panthenol 75% (ProVitamin B5). Other PDRN solutions: Kiwi PDRN Solution, Banana PDRN Solution, Damask Rose PDRN Toner Base.
FAQ
Does it contain lemon oil?
No. It is lemon fruit water with Sodium DNA, not an essential oil.
Can I claim skin lightening?
No. In the US skin-lightening claims make a product a drug. Use cosmetic wording such as “brighter-looking skin.”
What is the recommended use level for Lemon PDRN Solution?
The supplier range is 0.5–3% in toners and lotions; 0.5–5% in essences; 1–5% in serums, creams, ampoules and masks; 0.5–2% in eye care. Start at the low end in a test batch and confirm stability in your base.
How should I store and ship Lemon PDRN Solution?
Shelf-stable and preserved. Store tightly closed in a cool, dark place, away from direct sunlight and heat. Ships by standard shipping; orders ship the next business day. Free standard US shipping on qualifying orders of $49 or more. It ships in 10 mL sample, 1 oz (30 mL) and 4 oz (118 mL) sizes.
More from the range: all PDRN ingredients, exosome solutions, peptide solutions and botanical extracts. Read our guides Plant-Derived PDRN vs Salmon PDRN and PDRN, Exosomes and Peptides in 2026.
For cosmetic manufacturing use only. These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. This ingredient is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease and is not for injection or use with microneedling or other medical procedures.




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