Citrus grandis (Grapefruit) peel powder

AKA: Pomelo, Grapefruit Peel Powder
Plant-Derived
Fragrance
Not Clean
OriginNative to Caribbean. Derived from the peel of Citrus grandis (grapefruit), a citrus species in the Rutaceae family grown in Caribbean regions. Produced by drying the grapefruit peel and grinding it into a fine powder.
Citrus Grandis (Grapefruit) Peel Powder is a cosmetic ingredient used as absorbent, perfuming. 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
Uneven Texture
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Functions
Absorbent
Perfuming
Added for scent. Can be natural or synthetic. Common irritant and allergen — one of the top reasons people react to products.
Absorbent, Perfuming, Anti
Inflammatory, Moisturizing, Boosts Collagen
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed1 review →
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EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
Concentration Guide
CIR lists it as not reported to be in use.
CIR · report published 2021
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU✔ permitted
JAPAN✔ permitted
CANADA✔ permitted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR