Citrus unshiu flower powder
AKA: Tangerine
Plant-Derived
Not Clean
Citrus Unshiu Flower Powder is the powder of the flowers of the Mandarin orange, Satsuma, Citrus unshiu, Rutaceae
Effective at 0.33%
Family
Rutaceae (Citrus family)
Plant Part
Flower
Lifeform
Shrub or tree
Climate
Subtropical
CAS #
98106-71-9
Form
Powder
Functions
Abrasive
Physical Exfoliant
Antioxidant Protection
Locks In Moisture
Fights Bacteria
Gently polishes surface
Traditional Use
Dried citrus flowers were traditionally used in East Asian skincare as a gentle, fragrant powder for face treatments and as an ingredient in traditional beauty preparations to brighten complexion and reduce irritation.
EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Concentration Guide
1.6e-06%
0.66%
0%2%
Reported use
CIR reported use: 0.0000016-0.1 | 0.000011-0.66
Regulatory Agencies
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dullness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
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