Citrus reticulata (Tangerine) leaf oil
AKA: Tangerine Leaf Oil
Plant-Derived
Fragrance
Skin Conditioner
Not Clean
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
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
Traditional Use
Tangerine leaf oil has been used in Traditional Chinese Medicine and Japanese aromatherapy for its calming and skin-nourishing properties, historically valued for circulation and relaxation.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
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.
Verified Jun 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR