Citrus grandis (Grapefruit) peel
AKA: Pomelo, Grapefruit Peel
Plant-Derived
Fragrance
Skin Conditioner
Not Clean
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
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
Traditional Use
Grapefruit peel has been used as a natural astringent and exfoliating agent in traditional skincare. The peel's citric acid and vitamin C made it popular in cosmetics from the mid-20th century.
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