Citrus tachibana/reticulata peel oil

AKA: Essential Oils and Waters

Plant-Derived

Emollient

Skin Conditioner

Not Clean

Essential Oils and Waters

Family

Rutaceae (Citrus family)

Plant Part

Peel

Lifeform

Tree

Climate

Subtropical

Form

Oil

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.

Emollient

Fills in the tiny cracks between skin cells to make everything feel smooth and soft. The "silky finish" ingredient.

Locks In Moisture

Traditional Use

The peel of tachibana has been valued in Japanese traditional skincare for its aromatic and astringent properties, used to tone and brighten complexion.

EWG

CIR

Safe as used

Pregnancy

Yes

CIR Safety Findings

Not a Sensitizer

medical-approval

all-shades-safe

Regulatory Status

USA✔ permitted

EU⚠ restricted

JAPAN⚠ restricted

CANADA⚠ restricted

Regulatory Agencies

EWG CIR FDA EU COSING Health Canada

Skin Types

●all-skin-types

Best For

Dryness

Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe

Yes

The paper trail

🔬Peer-reviewednone on file

⚖️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