Citrus unshiu/sinensis/reticulata fruit extract

AKA: Mixed Citrus Fruit Extract, Mandarin Orange Extract, Citrus Blend Extract

Plant-Derived

Skin Conditioner

Extract

Not Clean

Citrus Unshiu/Sinensis/Reticulata Fruit Extract is the extract of the fruit of Citrus unshiu, Citrus sinensis, and Citrus reticulata

Family

Rutaceae (Citrus family)

Plant Part

Fruit

Lifeform

Shrub or tree

Climate

Subtropical

CAS #

-

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

This blend combines extracts from Satsuma mandarin, sweet orange, and common mandarin—all fruits valued in traditional Chinese and Japanese medicine for immune support, skin brightening, and antioxidant properties.

EWG

CIR

Safe as used

Pregnancy

Yes

CIR Safety Findings

Not a Sensitizer

medical-approval

all-shades-safe

Regulatory Status

USA✔ permitted

EU⚠ restricted

JAPAN⚠ restricted

CANADA⚠ restricted

Regulatory Agencies

EWG CIR FDA EU COSING Health Canada

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