Citrus grandis (Grapefruit) seed oil unsaponifiables

AKA: Pomelo, Grapefruit Seed Oil Unsaponifiables
Plant-Derived
Skin Conditioner
Hair Care
Not Clean
OriginNative to Caribbean. Derived from grapefruit seeds native to the Rutaceae family, primarily cultivated in the Caribbean region. Extracted through cold pressing or solvent extraction of seeds, then separated into unsaponifiable compounds.
Citrus Grandis (Grapefruit) Seed Oil Unsaponifiables is a cosmetic ingredient used as hair conditioning, skin conditioning. Assessed as safe by the CIR.
Family
Rutaceae (Citrus family)
Plant Part
Seed
Lifeform
Tree
Climate
Wet tropical
CAS #
90045-43-5 / 8016-20-4
Form
Oil
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Sun Damage
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Functions
Hair Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Anti
Inflammatory, Moisturizing, Boosts Collagen, Softens and smooths skin, Softens and detangles hair
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 2017
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR