Citrus grandis (Grapefruit) peel oil
AKA: Pomelo, Grapefruit Peel Oil
Plant-Derived
Fragrance
Skin Conditioner
Not Clean
Citrus Grandis (Grapefruit) Peel Oil is a cosmetic ingredient used as masking, 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
Oil
Functions
Masking
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, Anti
Inflammatory, Moisturizing, Boosts Collagen, Softens and smooths skin, Provides scent, Adds pleasant scent
Traditional Use
Grapefruit peel oil has been used in traditional medicine for digestive and circulatory support. In skincare, it became valued in the 1960s-1970s for its astringent and uplifting aromatic properties.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
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