Citrus nobilis (Mandarin Orange) peel extract
AKA: Mandarin Orange Peel Extract
Plant-Derived
Fragrance
Skin Conditioner
Extract
Not Clean
Citrus Nobilis (Mandarin Orange) Peel Extract is a cosmetic ingredient used as masking, perfuming, skin conditioning. Assessed as safe by the CIR.
Family
Rutaceae (Citrus family)
Plant Part
Peel
Lifeform
Tree
Climate
Subtropical
CAS #
90063-83-5 / 84929-38-4
Form
Liquid
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.
Antioxidant
Anti-Inflammatory
Softens and smooths skin
Provides scent
Traditional Use
Mandarin peel has been valued in Traditional Chinese Medicine for centuries as part of herbal formulations for improving circulation and skin health. Historical skincare application for its antioxidant and skin-brightening properties.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dullness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewed1 paper →
⚖️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