murphyCitrus reticulata (Tangerine) leaf oil
AKA: Tangerine Leaf Oil
Plant-Derived
Fragrance
Skin Conditioner
Not Clean
OriginNative to China, Southeast Asia. Extracted from the leaves of Citrus reticulata (tangerine), a citrus tree native to Southeast Asia and China. Obtained through steam distillation or cold pressing of the fresh or dried leaves.
Citrus Reticulata (Tangerine) Leaf Oil is a cosmetic ingredient used as masking, perfuming, skin conditioning. Assessed as safe by the CIR.
Family
Rutaceae (Citrus family)
Plant Part
Leaf
Lifeform
Shrub or tree
Climate
Subtropical
CAS #
8008-31-9 / 8014-17-3
Form
Oil
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Functions
Masking
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.
Softens and smooths skin
Provides scent
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewed1 paper →
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed1 review →
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Skin Irritant
1 study / 1 not irritating (CIR 709)
Not a Sensitizer
1 study / 1 not sensitizing (CIR 709)
Concentration Guide
CIR lists it as not reported to be in use.
CIR · report published 2021
Regulatory Agencies
Verified Jun 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR