Citrus reticulata (Tangerine) fruit
AKA “Citrus Reticulata (Tangerine) Fruit Water
Extract
Ingredient Facts
Citrus reticulata (Tangerine) fruit
AKA: Citrus Reticulata (Tangerine) Fruit Water
Extract · Antioxidant · EWG: 4
Plant-Derived
Antioxidant
Fragrance
Skin Conditioner
Extract
Clean
Science: Origin: Botanic/Natural Safety Ratings: CIR: Safe as used
Family
Rutaceae (Citrus family)
Plant Part
Fruit
Lifeform
Shrub or tree
Climate
Subtropical
CAS #
8008-31-9
Form
Powder
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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.
Fragrance
Added for scent. Can be natural or synthetic. Common irritant and allergen — one of the top reasons people react to products.
Conditions Skin
Softens & Smooths
Traditional Use
Tangerine fruit was traditionally consumed and applied in Asian folk medicine for skin vitality and circulation, particularly valued in Chinese and Japanese cosmetic preparations.
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
Dullness
Melanin-Rich Skin
Suitable
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
EWG
4
CIR
Safe
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USApermitted
EUrestricted
JAPANrestricted
CANADArestricted
Verified Feb 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR