Citrus grandis (Grapefruit) juice

AKA: Pomelo, Grapefruit Juice
Plant-Derived
Astringent
Skin Conditioner
Clean
OriginNative to Caribbean. Grapefruit juice is extracted from the pulp of Citrus grandis, a citrus fruit in the Rutaceae family native to the Caribbean. The juice is obtained by pressing or mechanically extracting liquid from the fruit pulp.
Citrus Grandis (Grapefruit) Juice is a cosmetic ingredient used as astringent, skin conditioning, tonic. Rated low hazard by EWG. Assessed as safe by the CIR.
Family
Rutaceae (Citrus family)
Plant Part
Pulp
Lifeform
Tree
Climate
Wet tropical
CAS #
90045-43-5 / 8016-20-4
Form
Liquid
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dullness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Functions
Astringent
Tightens and contracts skin tissue, temporarily shrinking pores and reducing oiliness. That "clean, tight" feeling after toner.
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Tonic
Astringent, Skin Conditioning, Tonic, Anti
Inflammatory, Moisturizing, Boosts Collagen, Softens and smooths skin, Tightens and tones pores, Tightens and tones skin
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
1
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
Concentration Guide
Leave-onNot reported
Rinse-off0.01%
0%50%100%
CIR reported use · 2013 survey
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU✔ permitted
JAPAN✔ permitted
CANADA✔ permitted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR