Citrus unshiu fruit powder

AKA: Tangerine, Satsuma Mandarin Fruit Powder, Unshiu Mandarin Fruit Powder, Mandarin Orange Powder
Plant-Derived
Antioxidant
Skin Conditioner
Not Clean
Citrus Unshiu Fruit Powder is the powder of the fruits 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
Powder
Functions
Antioxidant
Fights free radicals — the unstable molecules from UV, pollution, and stress that break down collagen and cause premature aging.
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Antioxidant protection, Locks in moisture, Neutralizes free radicals
Traditional Use
Dried and powdered mandarin fruit has been historically used in East Asian skincare preparations as a brightening and antioxidant agent, often included in face masks and beauty treatments for its vitamin C content.
EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USApermitted
EUrestricted
JAPANrestricted
CANADArestricted
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