murphyCitrus paradisi (Grapefruit) oil
AKA: Grapefruit oil
Plant-Derived
Emollient
Skin Conditioner
Not Clean
OriginNative to Caribbean. Extracted from the peel of Citrus paradisi, a citrus tree in the Rutaceae family native to the Caribbean. Cold-pressed from grapefruit peels to release the essential oil.
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
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Oiliness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
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
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