Citrus grandis (Grapefruit) peel extract
AKA โ€œGrapefruit Peel Extractโ€
Extract
Ingredient Facts
Citrus grandis (Grapefruit) peel extract
AKA: Grapefruit Peel Extract
Extract ยท Fragrance ยท EWG: 4
Plant-Derived
Fragrance
Skin Conditioner
Extract
Clean
Science: Origin: Botanic/Natural | Process: Solvent Extraction Safety Ratings: CIR: Safe as used
Family
Rutaceae (Citrus Family)
Plant Part
Peel
Lifeform
Tree
Climate
Wet tropical
CAS #
90045-43-5 / 8016-20-4
Form
Liquid
See origin โ†’
Functions
Fragrance
Added for scent. Can be natural or synthetic. Common irritant and allergen โ€” one of the top reasons people react to products.
Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels โ€” softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Anti-Inflammatory
Moisturizing
Locks in moisture to keep skin soft and supple throughout the day
Boosts Collagen
Traditional Use
Grapefruit became popular in skincare during the 20th century after its high vitamin C and antioxidant content were documented. The peel extract is a modern ingredient used to invigorate skin and provide antimicrobial properties.
Skin Types
โ—all-skin-types
Best For
Dullness
Melanin-Rich Skin
Suitable
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
EWG
4
CIR
Safe
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not an Irritant
ewg-4
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USAโœ” permitted
EUโœ” permitted
JAPANโœ” permitted
CANADAโœ” permitted
Diospyros lotus leaf and grapefruit stem extract synergistically ameliorate atopic dermatitis-like skin lesion in mice by suppressing infiltration of
Cho BO, Che DN, Yin HH, Shin JY, Jang SI
Biomedicine & pharmacotherapy = Biomedecine & pharmacotherapie, 2017
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Citrus Grandis (Grapefruit)
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Citrus Grandis (Grapefruit) Extract
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Citrus Grandis (Grapefruit) Fruit Extract
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Citrus Grandis (Grapefruit) Fruit Water
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Citrus Grandis (Grapefruit) Fruit/Peel Water
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Citrus Grandis (Grapefruit) Juice
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Citrus Grandis (Grapefruit) Leaf Extract
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Citrus Grandis (Grapefruit) Peel
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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citrus grandis (grapefruit) peel extract
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Citrus Grandis (Grapefruit) Peel Oil
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Citrus Grandis (Grapefruit) Peel Powder
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Citrus Grandis (Grapefruit) Seed Extract
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Citrus Grandis (Grapefruit) Seed Oil
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Citrus Grandis (Grapefruit) Seed Oil Unsaponifiables
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Citrus Paradisi (Grapefruit) Fruit Extract
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Citrus Paradisi (Grapefruit) Fruit Water
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Citrus Paradisi (Grapefruit) Juice
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Citrus Paradisi (Grapefruit) Peel Extract
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Citrus Paradisi (Grapefruit) Peel Oil
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Citrus Paradisi (Grapefruit) Seed Extract
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Citrus Paradisi (Grapefruit) Seed Oil
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Hydrogenated Grapefruit Seed Oil
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Hydrogenated Grapefruit Seed Oil Unsaponifiables
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Citrus Grandis (Grapefruit)
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
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Citrus Grandis (Grapefruit) Fruit Extract
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
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Citrus Grandis (Grapefruit) Fruit Water
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
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Citrus Grandis (Grapefruit) Juice
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
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Citrus Grandis (Grapefruit) Leaf Extract
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
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Citrus Grandis (Grapefruit) Peel
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
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citrus grandis (grapefruit) peel extract
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
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Citrus Grandis (Grapefruit) Peel Oil
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
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Citrus Grandis (Grapefruit) Seed Extract
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
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Citrus Grandis (Grapefruit) Seed Oil
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
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Citrus Paradisi (Grapefruit) Fruit Extract
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
โ†’
Citrus Paradisi (Grapefruit) Juice
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
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Citrus paradisi (grapefruit) oil
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
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Citrus Paradisi (Grapefruit) Peel Extract
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
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Citrus Paradisi (Grapefruit) Peel Oil
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
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Citrus Paradisi (Grapefruit) Seed Extract
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
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Citrus Paradisi (Grapefruit) Seed Oil
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
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Development and validation of an HPLC/UV/MS method for simultaneous determination of 18 preservatives in grapefruit seed extract.
Ganzera M, Aberham A, Stuppner H
Journal of agricultural and food chemistry, 2006
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Development and validation of an HPLC/UV/MS method for simultaneous determination of 18 preservatives in grapefruit seed extract.
Ganzera M, Aberham A, Stuppner H
Journal of agricultural and food chemistry, 2006
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Outgoing and potential trends of composition, health benefits, juice production and waste management of the multi-faceted Grapefruit Citrus ฮง paradisi
Khalil MNA, Farghal HH, Farag MA
Critical reviews in food science and nutrition, 2022
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Outgoing and potential trends of composition, health benefits, juice production and waste management of the multi-faceted Grapefruit Citrus ฮง paradisi
Khalil MNA, Farghal HH, Farag MA
Critical reviews in food science and nutrition, 2022
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Outgoing and potential trends of composition, health benefits, juice production and waste management of the multi-faceted Grapefruit Citrus ฮง paradisi
Khalil MNA, Farghal HH, Farag MA
Critical reviews in food science and nutrition, 2022
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Outgoing and potential trends of composition, health benefits, juice production and waste management of the multi-faceted Grapefruit Citrus ฮง paradisi
Khalil MNA, Farghal HH, Farag MA
Critical reviews in food science and nutrition, 2022
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Outgoing and potential trends of composition, health benefits, juice production and waste management of the multi-faceted Grapefruit Citrus ฮง paradisi
Khalil MNA, Farghal HH, Farag MA
Critical reviews in food science and nutrition, 2022
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Development of a comprehensive analytical method for furanocoumarins in grapefruit and their metabolites in plasma and urine using UPLC-MS/MS: a preli
Lee SG, Kim K, Vance TM, Perkins C, Provatas A et al.
International journal of food sciences and nutrition, 2016
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Protective Effects of Grapefruit Essential Oil against Staphylococcus Aureus-Induced Inflammation and Cell Damage in Human Epidermal Keratinocytes.
Zhang X, Xu H, Hua J, Zhu Z, Wang M
Chemistry & biodiversity, 2022
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Verified Feb 2026
Data: Kew POWO ยท CosIng ยท EWG ยท CIR
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