murphyCitrus reticulata (Tangerine) peel oil
AKA: Tangerine Peel Oil
Plant-Derived
Fragrance
Not Clean
OriginNative to China, Southeast Asia. Derived from the peel of Citrus reticulata (mandarin orange), a citrus fruit native to Southeast Asia and China. Cold-pressed or steam-distilled from the dried or fresh peel to extract the volatile oil.
Citrus Reticulata (Tangerine) Peel Oil is a cosmetic ingredient used as deodorant, flavouring, masking. Assessed as safe by the CIR.
Family
Rutaceae (Citrus family)
Plant Part
Peel
Lifeform
Shrub or tree
Climate
Subtropical
CAS #
8008-31-9 / 84929-38-4
Form
Oil
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Functions
Deodorant
Flavouring
Masking
Perfuming
Added for scent. Can be natural or synthetic. Common irritant and allergen — one of the top reasons people react to products.
Neutralizes odor
Adds pleasant taste
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 Phototoxic
Animal test found no phototoxicity in the CIR safety assessment (CIR 666)
Not a Sensitizer
1 study / 1 not sensitizing (CIR 666)
Mixed Skin Irritation Results
3 studies / 2 irritating / 1 not irritating (CIR 666)
Concentration Guide
CIR lists it as not reported to be in use.
CIR · report published 2019
Regulatory Agencies
Verified Jun 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR