Citrus paradisi (Grapefruit) juice
AKA: Grapefruit Juice
Plant-Derived
Fragrance
Skin Conditioner
Clean
Citrus Paradisi (Grapefruit) Juice is a cosmetic ingredient used as perfuming, skin conditioning. Rated low hazard by EWG. Assessed as safe by the CIR.
Family
Rutaceae (Citrus family)
Plant Part
Pulp
Lifeform
Tree
Climate
Subtropical
CAS #
8016-20-4
Form
Liquid
Functions
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.
Anti-Inflammatory
Moisturizing
Boosts Collagen
Softens and smooths skin
Adds pleasant scent
Traditional Use
Grapefruit juice was traditionally consumed and applied topically in folk medicine for skin health and purification, becoming popular in mid-20th century wellness and beauty routines.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Oiliness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewed1 paper →
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed2 reviews →
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
Verified Jun 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR