Citrus paradisi (Grapefruit) seed extract

Citrus paradisi (Grapefruit) seed extract 1
Citrus paradisi (Grapefruit) seed extract 2
AKA: Grapefruit Seed Extract
Plant-Derived
Fragrance
Extract
Clean
Citrus Paradisi (Grapefruit) Seed Extract is a cosmetic ingredient used as masking, perfuming. Rated low hazard by EWG. Assessed as safe by the CIR.
Family
Rutaceae (Citrus family)
Plant Part
Seed
Lifeform
Tree
Climate
Subtropical
CAS #
90045-43-5
Form
Liquid
Functions
Masking
Perfuming
Added for scent. Can be natural or synthetic. Common irritant and allergen — one of the top reasons people react to products.
Anti-Inflammatory
Moisturizing
Boosts Collagen
Provides scent
Traditional Use
Grapefruit seed extract gained attention in the 1980s for its antimicrobial and antioxidant properties in both traditional medicine and cosmetics, though large-scale extraction is a modern development.
EWG
2
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dullness
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