murphyCitrus reticulata (Tangerine) peel extract
AKA: Tangerine Peel Extract
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Plant-Derived
Skin Conditioner
Extract
Not Clean
OriginNative to China, Southeast Asia. Derived from the peel of Citrus reticulata (tangerine), a citrus fruit in the Rutaceae family grown primarily in China and Southeast Asia. Extracted from the peel using solvent extraction methods to isolate the bioactive compounds.
Citrus Reticulata (Tangerine) Peel Extract is a cosmetic ingredient used as skin conditioning. Assessed as safe by the CIR.
Family
Rutaceae (Citrus family)
Plant Part
Peel
Lifeform
Shrub or tree
Climate
Subtropical
CAS #
8008-31-9
Form
Liquid
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dullness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Functions
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Conditions Skin
Softens & Smooths
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 Phototoxic
Lab (in vitro) test found no phototoxicity in the CIR safety assessment (CIR 712)
Not an Eye Irritant
1 study / 1 not irritating (CIR 712)
Not a Sensitizer
1 study / 1 not sensitizing (CIR 712)
Mixed Skin Irritation Results
3 studies / 1 mixed / 2 not irritating (CIR 712)
Concentration Guide
Leave-on0.00048–0.01%
Rinse-off0.00029–0.0012%
0%50%100%
CIR reported use · 2016 survey
Regulatory Agencies
Verified Jun 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR