Citrus japonica fruit extract
AKA “Citrus japonica extract, Japanese orange extract”
Extract
Ingredient Facts
Citrus japonica fruit extract
AKA: Citrus japonica extract, Japanese orange extract
Extract · Antioxidant · EWG: 4
Plant-Derived
Antioxidant
Soothing
Skin Conditioner
Extract
Clean
Citrus Japonica Fruit Extract is an extract of the fruits of Citrus japonica, Rutaceae Science: Origin: Botanic/Natural | Process: Solvent Extraction | Functions: Skin Conditioning Safety Ratings: CIR: Safe as used
Family
Rutaceae (Citrus family)
Plant Part
Fruit
Lifeform
Shrub
Climate
Subtropical
Form
Liquid
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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.
Antioxidant
Fights free radicals — the unstable molecules from UV, pollution, and stress that break down collagen and cause premature aging.
Soothing
Calms redness, irritation, and inflammation. Your skin's chill pill — great for sensitive, reactive, or post-procedure skin.
Locks in moisture
Traditional Use
Citrus japonica is a traditional Japanese citrus variety. Japanese traditional skincare practices valued citrus fruits for brightening and vitamin content, though specific modern extraction methods are contemporary innovations.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dullness
Melanin-Rich Skin
Suitable
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Verified Feb 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR