murphyCitrus unshiu peel extract
AKA: Tangerine, Satsuma Mandarin Peel Extract, Citrus Unshiu Zest Extract, Mandarin Peel Extract
Plant-Derived
Fragrance
Extract
Not Clean
OriginNative to Japan. Derived from the peel of Citrus unshiu, a mandarin orange native to Japan and the Rutaceae family. Extracted through solvent extraction or cold-pressing of the dried citrus peel material.
Citrus Unshiu Peel Extract is an extract of the peel of the Mandarin orange, Satsuma, Citrus unshiu, Rutaceae
Family
Rutaceae (Citrus family)
Plant Part
Peel
Lifeform
Shrub or tree
Climate
Subtropical
CAS #
98106-71-9
Form
Liquid
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dullness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Functions
Fragrance
Added for scent. Can be natural or synthetic. Common irritant and allergen — one of the top reasons people react to products.
Anti-Inflammatory, Antioxidant, Boosts Collagen, Provides scent
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.
EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Skin Irritant
2 studies / 2 not irritating (CIR 712)
Not a Sensitizer
1 study / 1 not sensitizing (CIR 712)
Concentration Guide
Leave-on0.00005–0.094%
Rinse-off0.000002–0.094%
0%50%100%
CIR reported use · 2016 survey
Regulatory Agencies
Verified Jun 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR