Citrus nobilis (Mandarin Orange) peel extract

AKA: Mandarin Orange Peel Extract
Plant-Derived
Fragrance
Skin Conditioner
Extract
Not Clean
OriginNative to China, Southeast Asia. Extracted from the peel of Citrus nobilis (mandarin orange), a citrus fruit native to Southeast Asia and China. The peel is processed using solvent extraction to obtain the concentrated botanical extract.
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
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dullness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
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
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewed1 paper →
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed1 review →
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EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
Concentration Guide
Leave-on0.0000005–0.025%
Rinse-off0.000025–0.05%
0%50%100%
CIR reported use · 2016 survey
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR