Citrus grandis (Grapefruit) juice
AKA: Pomelo, Grapefruit Juice
Plant-Derived
Astringent
Skin Conditioner
Clean
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
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
Traditional Use
Grapefruit juice contains vitamin C and organic acids traditionally valued as a skin astringent and brightening agent in 20th-century natural skincare practices.
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