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Citrus depressa fruit extract
AKA “Shequasar extract, Citrus depressa extract”
Extract
Ingredient Facts
Citrus depressa fruit extract
AKA: Shequasar extract, Citrus depressa extract
Extract · Skin Conditioning · EWG: 4
Plant-Derived
Skin Conditioner
Extract
Not Clean
Citrus Depressa Fruit Extract is the extract of the fruit of Citrus depressa, Rutaceae
Family
Rutaceae (Citrus family)
Plant Part
Fruit
Lifeform
Tree
Climate
Subtropical
CAS #
-
Form
Liquid
See origin →
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.
Locks in moisture
Traditional Use
Citrus depressa has been used in traditional Taiwanese and Chinese medicine for immune support and skin health. Modern extraction methods concentrate its vitamin C and antioxidant properties for cosmetic use.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dullness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR