Citrus iyo peel oil
AKA “Iyo orange peel oil
Oil
Ingredient Facts
Citrus iyo peel oil
AKA: Iyo orange peel oil
Oil · Emollient · EWG: 4
Plant-Derived
Emollient
Skin Conditioner
Not Clean
Citrus Iyo Peel Oil is the volatile oil obtained from the peel of Citrus iyo, Rutaceae
Family
Rutaceae (Citrus family)
Plant Part
Peel
Lifeform
Tree
Climate
Subtropical
Form
Oil
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Functions
Emollient
Fills in the tiny cracks between skin cells to make everything feel smooth and soft. The "silky finish" ingredient.
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
Moisturizing
Antimicrobial
Traditional Use
A modern essential oil extraction from Iyo peel used in contemporary Japanese skincare. Reflects modern cosmetic innovation rather than traditional use practices.
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Caution
EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Caution
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USApermitted
EUrestricted
JAPANrestricted
CANADArestricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR