Citrus nobilis (Mandarin Orange) fruit extract

AKA: Mandarin Orange Fruit Extract
Plant-Derived
Skin Conditioner
Extract
Not Clean
Citrus Nobilis (Mandarin Orange) Fruit Extract is a cosmetic ingredient used as masking, skin conditioning. Assessed as safe by the CIR.
Family
Rutaceae (Citrus family)
Plant Part
Fruit
Lifeform
Tree
Climate
Subtropical
CAS #
84929-38-4
Form
Liquid
Functions
Masking
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Antioxidant
Anti-Inflammatory
Softens and smooths skin
Provides scent
Traditional Use
Historically used in traditional Asian skincare for its vitamin C content and antioxidant properties to improve skin luminosity. Common ingredient in folk beauty preparations throughout East Asia for addressing dull or uneven complexion.
EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USApermitted
EUrestricted
JAPANrestricted
CANADArestricted
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
Dullness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️Regulatory1 listing
🛡️Safety-assessed1 review
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
Verified Jun 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR