Citrus grandis (Grapefruit) fruit/peel water
AKA: Pomelo, Grapefruit Fruit/Peel Water
Plant-Derived
Humectant
Skin Conditioner
Not Clean
Citrus Grandis (Grapefruit) Fruit/Peel Water is a cosmetic ingredient used as humectant, skin conditioning. Assessed as safe by the CIR.
Family
Rutaceae (Citrus family)
Plant Part
Fruit
Lifeform
Tree
Climate
Wet tropical
Form
Liquid
Functions
Humectant
A moisture magnet. Pulls water from the air and deeper skin layers up to the surface to keep skin plump and hydrated.
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
Grapefruit peel and fruit waters have been used in traditional skincare for their astringent and brightening properties, with increased popularity in cosmetics from the 1960s onward.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dullness
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