Citrus paradisi (Grapefruit) oil

Citrus paradisi (Grapefruit) oil 1
Citrus paradisi (Grapefruit) oil 2
AKA: Grapefruit oil
Plant-Derived
Emollient
Skin Conditioner
Not Clean
Citrus paradisi (grapefruit) oil is a cosmetic ingredient. Rated moderate hazard by EWG.
Family
Rutaceae (Citrus family)
Plant Part
Peel
Lifeform
Tree
Climate
Subtropical
CAS #
8016-20-4
Form
Oil
Functions
Emollient
Fills in the tiny cracks between skin cells to make everything feel smooth and soft. The "silky finish" ingredient.
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
Traditional Use
Grapefruit oil has been used in modern aromatherapy and skincare since the early 20th century for its cleansing and uplifting properties, though the fruit itself is relatively recent in cultivation history.
EWG
6
CIR
Safe
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
ewg-6
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Oiliness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewed1 paper →
⚖️Regulatory0 listings
🛡️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