Citrus depressa peel extract

AKA: Taiwan tangerine, Shequasar peel extract
Plant-Derived
Humectant
Extract
Not Clean
Citrus Depressa Peel Extract is the extract of the peel of Citrus depressa, Rutaceae
Family
Rutaceae (Citrus family)
Plant Part
Peel
Lifeform
Tree
Climate
Subtropical
CAS #
-
Form
Liquid
Functions
Humectant
A moisture magnet. Pulls water from the air and deeper skin layers up to the surface to keep skin plump and hydrated.
Locks In Moisture
Traditional Use
The peel of citrus depressa has been valued in traditional medicine for its antimicrobial and antioxidant compounds. Modern extraction concentrates these properties for use in skincare formulations.
EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not an Irritant
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USApermitted
EUrestricted
JAPANrestricted
CANADArestricted
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
Dullness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️Regulatory1 listing
🛡️Safety-assessed1 review
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
Verified Jun 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR