Citrus japonica fruit extract
AKA “Citrus japonica extract, Japanese orange extract
Extract
Ingredient Facts
Citrus japonica fruit extract
AKA: Citrus japonica extract, Japanese orange extract
Extract · Skin Conditioning · EWG: 1
Plant-Derived
Skin Conditioner
Extract
Clean
Citrus Japonica Fruit Extract is an extract of the fruits of Citrus japonica, Rutaceae
Family
Rutaceae (Citrus family)
Plant Part
Fruit
Lifeform
Shrub
Climate
Subtropical
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 japonica is a traditional Japanese citrus variety. Japanese traditional skincare practices valued citrus fruits for brightening and vitamin content, though specific modern extraction methods are contemporary innovations.
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
Dullness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
EWG
1
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
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