Citrus japonica fruit extract
AKA: Kumquat, Citrus japonica extract, Japanese orange extract
Plant-Derived
Skin Conditioner
Extract
Clean
Citrus Japonica Fruit Extract is an extract of the fruits of Citrus japonica, Rutaceae
Family
Rutaceae (Citrus family)
Plant Part
Fruit
Lifeform
Shrub
Climate
Subtropical
Form
Liquid
Functions
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Locks in moisture
Traditional Use
Citrus japonica is a traditional Japanese citrus variety. Japanese traditional skincare practices valued citrus fruits for brightening and vitamin content, though specific modern extraction methods are contemporary innovations.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dullness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewed1 paper →
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed2 reviews →
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Verified Jun 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR