Citrus grandis (Grapefruit) extract

AKA: Pomelo, Grapefruit Extract
Plant-Derived
Skin Conditioner
Extract
Not Clean
OriginNative to Caribbean. Derived from the peel of Citrus grandis (grapefruit), a citrus fruit in the Rutaceae family grown primarily in the Caribbean. Extracted from the peel using solvent extraction methods to obtain bioactive compounds.
Citrus Grandis (Grapefruit) Extract is a cosmetic ingredient used as skin conditioning. Assessed as safe by the CIR.
Family
Rutaceae (Citrus family)
Plant Part
Peel
Lifeform
Tree
Climate
Wet tropical
Form
Liquid
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dullness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
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.
Skin Conditioning, Anti
Inflammatory, Moisturizing, Boosts Collagen
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewed1 paper →
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed1 review →
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
Concentration Guide
Leave-on0.0017%
Rinse-off0.0022%
0%50%100%
CIR reported use · report published 2021
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR