Citrus clementina peel oil
AKA “Clementine peel oil, Clementine oil
Essential Oil
Ingredient Facts
Citrus clementina peel oil
AKA: Clementine peel oil, Clementine oil
Essential Oil · Flavouring · EWG: 4
Plant-Derived
Fragrance
Skin Conditioner
Essential Oil
Clean
Citrus Clementina Peel Oil is the volatile oil obtained from the peel of Citrus clementina, Rutaceae Science: Origin: Botanic/Natural | Functions: Flavouring, Fragrance, Perfuming, Skin Conditioning Safety Ratings: CIR: Safe as used
Family
Rutaceae (Citrus family)
Plant Part
Peel
Lifeform
Shrub or tree
Climate
Subtropical
CAS #
-
Form
Oil
See origin →
Functions
Flavouring
Perfuming
Added for scent. Can be natural or synthetic. Common irritant and allergen — one of the top reasons people react to products.
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
Clementine peel oil has been used in traditional European and Mediterranean perfumery and cosmetics for its fresh fragrance and skin-conditioning properties.
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
General
Melanin-Rich Skin
Suitable
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
EWG
4
CIR
Insufficient
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USAunder review
EUrestricted
JAPANrestricted
CANADArestricted
Verified Feb 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR