murphyCitrus grandis (Grapefruit) peel
AKA: Pomelo, Grapefruit Peel
Plant-Derived
Fragrance
Skin Conditioner
Not Clean
OriginNative to Caribbean. Grapefruit peel is sourced from Citrus grandis fruit of the Rutaceae family, primarily grown in Caribbean regions. The peel is cold-pressed or solvent-extracted to obtain aromatic oils and conditioning compounds.
Citrus Grandis (Grapefruit) Peel is a cosmetic ingredient used as perfuming, skin conditioning. Rated moderate hazard by EWG. Assessed as safe by the CIR.
Family
Rutaceae (Citrus family)
Plant Part
Peel
Lifeform
Tree
Climate
Wet tropical
CAS #
90045-43-5 / 8016-20-4
Form
Powder
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dullness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Functions
Perfuming
Added for scent. Can be natural or synthetic. Common irritant and allergen — one of the top reasons people react to products.
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Perfuming, Skin Conditioning, Boosts Collagen, Antimicrobial, Anti
Inflammatory, Softens and smooths skin, Adds pleasant scent
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