murphyCitrus grandis (Grapefruit) peel extract
AKA: Grapefruit peel extract
Plant-Derived
Fragrance
Astringent
Skin Conditioner
Extract
Not Clean
OriginNative to Caribbean. Derived from the peel of Citrus grandis (grapefruit), a citrus fruit in the Rutaceae family grown primarily in Caribbean regions. Extracted from the peel using solvent extraction methods to obtain the concentrated botanical extract.
citrus grandis (grapefruit) peel extract is a cosmetic ingredient used as astringent, 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
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.
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.
Tonic
Anti-Inflammatory
Moisturizing
Boosts Collagen
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
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Skin Irritant
1 study / 1 not irritating (CIR 712)
Not a Sensitizer
1 study / 1 not sensitizing (CIR 712)
Concentration Guide
Leave-on0.0000013–0.5%
Rinse-off0.0001–0.023%
0%50%100%
CIR reported use · report published 2021
Regulatory Agencies
Verified Jun 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR