Citrus iyo oil
AKA “Iyo orange oil, Iyo citrus oil”
Oil
Ingredient Facts
Citrus iyo oil
AKA: Iyo orange oil, Iyo citrus oil
Oil · Emollient · EWG: 4
Plant-Derived
Emollient
Skin Conditioner
Not Clean
Citrus Iyo Oil is the oil expressed from the whole plant, Citrus iyo, Rutaceae
Family
Rutaceae (Citrus family)
Plant Part
Whole Plant
Lifeform
Tree
Climate
Subtropical
CAS #
-
Form
Oil
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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.
Emollient
Fills in the tiny cracks between skin cells to make everything feel smooth and soft. The "silky finish" ingredient.
Locks In Moisture
Traditional Use
The essential oil of Iyo citrus is a modern extraction used in Japanese cosmetics. Traditional Japanese skincare valued citrus for brightening properties, though specific use of Iyo oil is contemporary.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Caution
Verified Jun 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR