Citrus nobilis (Mandarin Orange) peel oil

AKA: Mandarin Orange Peel Oil
Plant-Derived
Skin Conditioner
Not Clean
Citrus Nobilis (Mandarin Orange) Peel Oil is a cosmetic ingredient used as masking, skin conditioning, tonic. Assessed as safe by the CIR.
Family
Rutaceae (Citrus Family)
Plant Part
Peel
Lifeform
Tree
Climate
Subtropical
CAS #
8008-31-9 / 84929-38-4
Form
Oil
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.
Tonic
Antioxidant
Anti-Inflammatory
Softens and smooths skin
Tightens and tones skin
Provides scent
Traditional Use
Mandarin orange peel has been used in Traditional Chinese Medicine for digestive health and to invigorate qi. The peel was traditionally valued in Asian skincare for its uplifting aroma and mild skin-brightening properties.
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-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