Citrus grandis (Grapefruit)

AKA: Pomelo
Plant-Derived
Not Clean
OriginNative to Caribbean. Grapefruit (Citrus grandis) belongs to the Rutaceae family and is cultivated primarily in the Caribbean and subtropical regions. The fruit extract is obtained through cold-pressing or solvent extraction of the peel and flesh.
Citrus Grandis (Grapefruit) is a cosmetic ingredient used as not reported. Rated moderate hazard by EWG.
Family
Rutaceae (Citrus family)
Plant Part
Whole Plant
Lifeform
Tree
Climate
Wet tropical
CAS #
92-44-4
Form
Powder
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dullness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Functions
Not Reported
Not Reported, Antioxidant, Brightening, Boosts Collagen
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewed1 paper →
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed2 reviews →
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
EWG
4
CIR
Insufficient data
Pregnancy
Yes
Concentration Guide
CIR lists it as not reported to be in use.
CIR · 2015 survey
Regulatory Status
USAunder review
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR