Citrus grandis (Grapefruit) seed oil
AKA “Grapefruit Seed Oil”
Essential Oil
Ingredient Facts
Citrus grandis (Grapefruit) seed oil
AKA: Grapefruit Seed Oil
Essential Oil · Emollient · EWG: 4
Plant-Derived
Emollient
Fragrance
Skin Conditioner
Essential Oil
Clean
Science: Origin: Botanic/Natural | Process: Cold Pressed / Solvent Extraction Safety Ratings: CIR: Safe as used
Family
Rutaceae (Citrus family)
Plant Part
Seed
Lifeform
Tree
Climate
Wet tropical
CAS #
90045-43-5 / 8016-20-4
Form
Oil
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Functions
Fragrance
Added for scent. Can be natural or synthetic. Common irritant and allergen — one of the top reasons people react to products.
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
Traditional Use
Grapefruit seed oil is a modern cosmetic ingredient derived from the fruit's seeds, valued for its antioxidant and skin-conditioning properties in contemporary skincare formulations.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Melanin-Rich Skin
Suitable
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Verified Feb 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR