Citrus unshiu extract

Citrus unshiu extract 1
Citrus unshiu extract 2
AKA: Tangerine, Satsuma mandarin extract
Plant-Derived
Skin Conditioner
Extract
Not Clean
Citrus Unshiu Extract is the extract of the whole plant of the Mandarin orange, Satsuma, Citrus unshiu, Rutaceae
Family
Rutaceae (Citrus family)
Plant Part
Whole Plant
Lifeform
Shrub or tree
Climate
Subtropical
CAS #
98106-71-9
Form
Liquid
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.
Locks in moisture
Traditional Use
Citrus unshiu (Satsuma mandarin) has been cultivated in Japan and China for centuries, with traditional use in folk medicine for improving digestion, boosting immunity, and treating coughs. The fruit and peel were valued in traditional Chinese medicine for their warming properties and ability to regulate qi circulation.
EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Potential Sensitizer
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dullness
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