Citrus paradisi (Grapefruit) seed oil

AKA: Grapefruit Seed Oil
Plant-Derived
Fragrance
Skin Conditioner
Not Clean
OriginNative to Caribbean. Grapefruit seeds from *Citrus paradisi* trees in the Rutaceae family, primarily cultivated in the Caribbean. Cold-pressed or solvent-extracted from the seeds to obtain the oil.
Citrus Paradisi (Grapefruit) Seed Oil is a cosmetic ingredient used as perfuming, skin conditioning. Rated moderate 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
Oil
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
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
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewed1 paper →
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed2 reviews →
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EWG
6
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
Concentration Guide
Leave-on0.08–20%
Rinse-off0.01–1%
0%50%100%
CIR reported use · 2010 survey
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR