murphyCitrus tangerina (Tangerine) peel oil
AKA: Tangerine Peel Oil
Plant-Derived
Skin Conditioner
Not Clean
OriginNative to China, Southeast Asia. Derived from the peel of Citrus tangerina (tangerine), a citrus fruit in the Rutaceae family grown in China and Southeast Asia. Cold-pressed or steam-distilled from the dried or fresh peels to extract the aromatic essential oil.
Citrus Tangerina (Tangerine) Peel Oil is a cosmetic ingredient used as masking, skin conditioning. Assessed as safe by the CIR.
Family
Rutaceae (Citrus family)
Plant Part
Peel
Lifeform
Shrub or tree
Climate
Subtropical
CAS #
223748-44-5
Form
Oil
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Functions
Masking
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
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed1 review →
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Verified Jun 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR