murphyCitrus unshiu fruit oil
AKA: Tangerine, Satsuma mandarin oil
Plant-Derived
Emollient
Skin Conditioner
Not Clean
OriginNative to Japan. Derived from the fruit peel of Citrus unshiu (mandarin orange), a species in the Rutaceae family native to Japan. Extracted through cold-pressing of the fruit peel to obtain the essential oil.
Citrus Unshiu Fruit Oil is the volatile oil expressed from the fruit of the Mandarin orange, Satsuma, Citrus unshiu, Rutaceae
Family
Rutaceae (Citrus family)
Plant Part
Fruit
Lifeform
Shrub or tree
Climate
Subtropical
CAS #
98106-71-9
Form
Oil
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
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
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⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed1 review →
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Verified Jun 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR