Citrus reticulata (Tangerine) leaf water
AKA “Tangerine Leaf Water”
Mineral
Ingredient Facts
Citrus reticulata (Tangerine) leaf water
AKA: Tangerine Leaf Water
Mineral · Antioxidant · EWG: 4
Plant-Derived
Antioxidant
Soothing
Astringent
Skin Conditioner
Mineral
Clean
Science: Origin: Botanic/Natural Safety Ratings: CIR: Safe as used
Family
Rutaceae (Citrus family)
Plant Part
Leaf
Lifeform
Shrub or tree
Climate
Subtropical
CAS #
8008-31-9
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.
Astringent
Tightens and contracts skin tissue, temporarily shrinking pores and reducing oiliness. That "clean, tight" feeling after toner.
Conditions Skin
Softens & Smooths
Traditional Use
Tangerine leaf water has been used in Asian traditional medicine for skin purification and as a gentle toner, reflecting the broader historical use of citrus leaves in beauty preparations.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Oiliness
Melanin-Rich Skin
Suitable
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Citrus Reticulata (Tangerine) Extract
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Citrus Reticulata (Tangerine) Fruit
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Citrus Reticulata (Tangerine) Fruit Water
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Citrus Reticulata (Tangerine) Leaf Oil
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Citrus Reticulata (Tangerine) Leaf Water
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Citrus Reticulata (Tangerine) Peel Extract
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Citrus Reticulata (Tangerine) Peel Oil
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EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
Citrus Reticulata (Tangerine) Peel Powder
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Citrus Tangerina (Tangerine) Fruit
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Citrus Tangerina (Tangerine) Fruit Water
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
Citrus Tangerina (Tangerine) Peel
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
Citrus Tangerina (Tangerine) Peel Extract
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
Citrus Tangerina (Tangerine) Peel Oil
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
Modulation of TRPV1 function by Citrus reticulata (tangerine) fruit extract for the treatment of sensitive skin.
Zhou LD, Lu YN, Liu Q, Shi XM, Tian J
Journal of cosmetic dermatology, 2023
Verified Feb 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR