Citrus grandis (Grapefruit)

AKA: Pomelo
Plant-Derived
Not Clean
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
Functions
Not Reported
Not Reported, Antioxidant, Brightening, Boosts Collagen
Traditional Use
Grapefruit is a relatively modern citrus hybrid (18th-19th century) but has been widely adopted in 20th-century skincare for its high vitamin C content and astringent properties.
EWG
4
CIR
Insufficient data
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USAunder review
EUrestricted
JAPANrestricted
CANADArestricted
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
Dullness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
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.
Verified Jun 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR