Citrus depressa peel powder

AKA: Taiwan tangerine, Shequasar peel powder
Plant-Derived Synthetic
Skin Conditioner
Not Clean
Citrus Depressa Peel Powder is the powder obtained from the dried, ground peel of Citrus depressa, Rutaceae.
CAS #
90063-52-8; 72968-50-4
Form
Powder
Functions
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Locks in moisture
Traditional Use
Ground citrus depressa peel has been used in traditional Asian skincare and traditional medicine as an astringent and skin-brightening agent.
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
Uneven Texture
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