Citrus nobilis (Mandarin Orange) peel oil/citrus nobilis peel oil
AKA “Mandarin Orange Peel Oil/Citrus Nobilis Peel Oil
Oil
Ingredient Facts
Citrus nobilis (Mandarin Orange) peel oil/citrus nobilis peel oil
AKA: Mandarin Orange Peel Oil/Citrus Nobilis Peel Oil
Oil · Emollient · EWG: 4
Plant-Derived
Emollient
Skin Conditioner
Not Clean
Citrus Nobilis (Mandarin Orange) Peel Oil/Citrus Nobilis Peel Oil is a cosmetic ingredient.
Family
Rutaceae (Citrus family)
Plant Part
Peel
Lifeform
Tree
Climate
Subtropical
CAS #
84929-38-4
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.
Masks Odor
Conditions Skin
Tones Skin
Antioxidant Protection
Reduces Inflammation
Soothes skin inflammation
Protects against free radical damage
Helps brighten skin complexion
Traditional Use
Mandarin has been used in traditional Chinese medicine and East Asian skincare for centuries, valued for its warming properties and gentle nature compared to lemon. Traditionally employed for circulation and complexion enhancement in gentle formulations.
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
Dullness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Caution
EWG
4
CIR
Safe
Pregnancy
Caution
CIR Safety Findings
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USApermitted
EUrestricted
JAPANrestricted
CANADArestricted
Citrus Nobilis (Mandarin Orange)
European Commission
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Citrus Nobilis (Mandarin Orange) Fruit Extract
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Citrus Nobilis (Mandarin Orange) Fruit Juice
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EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
Citrus Nobilis (Mandarin Orange) Oil
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EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
Citrus Nobilis (Mandarin Orange) Peel Extract
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
Citrus Nobilis (Mandarin Orange) Peel Oil
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EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
Citrus Nobilis (Mandarin Orange) Peel Powder
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Citrus Nobilis (Mandarin Orange) Water
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Verified Jun 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR