Citrus depressa seed oil

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AKA: Taiwan tangerine, Shequasar seed oil
Plant-Derived
Emollient
Skin Conditioner
Not Clean
Citrus Depressa Seed Oil is a cosmetic ingredient. Assessed as safe by the CIR.
Family
Rutaceae (Citrus family)
Plant Part
Seed
Lifeform
Tree
Climate
Subtropical
Form
Oil
Functions
Emollient
Fills in the tiny cracks between skin cells to make everything feel smooth and soft. The "silky finish" ingredient.
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Softens & Smooths
Draws In Moisture
Conditions Skin
Skin Protecting
Antioxidant Protection
Locks In Moisture
Fights Bacteria
Traditional Use
Citrus seed oils have been used in traditional Asian medicine and skincare for their antioxidant and skin-conditioning properties, though specific historical documentation of this species' use is limited.
EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️Regulatory0 listings
🛡️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