Citrus tangerina (Tangerine) peel

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AKA: Tangerine Peel
Plant-Derived Synthetic
Not Clean
Citrus Tangerina (Tangerine) Peel is a cosmetic ingredient used as abrasive. Assessed as safe by the CIR.
CAS #
223748-44-5
Form
Powder
Functions
Abrasive
Physical Exfoliant
Gently polishes surface
Traditional Use
Tangerine peel (chen pi in Traditional Chinese Medicine) has been used for centuries in herbal medicine and skincare for its warming properties and skin benefits.
EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not an Irritant
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Uneven Texture
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