murphyCitrus grandis (Grapefruit) peel oil
AKA: Pomelo, Grapefruit Peel Oil
Plant-Derived
Fragrance
Skin Conditioner
Not Clean
OriginNative to Caribbean. Derived from the peel of Citrus grandis (grapefruit), a citrus fruit tree in the Rutaceae family native to Southeast Asia and the Caribbean. Cold-pressed from the grapefruit peel to extract the essential oil containing limonene and other volatile aromatic compounds.
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
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
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
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
6
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not Phototoxic
Animal test found no phototoxicity in the CIR safety assessment (CIR 666)
Concentration Guide
Leave-on0.0004–0.0008%
Rinse-off0.00004–0.05%
0%50%100%
CIR reported use · report published 2019
Regulatory Agencies
Verified Jun 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR