Science: Origin: Botanic/Natural Safety Ratings: CIR: Safe as used
Family
Rutaceae (Citrus family)
Plant Part
Fruit
Lifeform
Tree
Climate
Subtropical
CAS #
8016-20-4
Form
Liquid
Plant-Derived
Botanical. Native to Caribbean. Derived from the fruit of *Citrus paradisi*, a citrus species in the Rutaceae family native to the Caribbean. Obtained by pressing or expressing the fruit to extract the aqueous liquid component.
The aromatic distillate of grapefruit fruit has been used in perfumery and traditional skincare for its refreshing and astringent properties, gaining popularity in 20th-century beauty treatments for oily skin.
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
Target
Oiliness
Melanin-Rich Skin
Suitable
Pregnancy Safe
Yes
EWG Score4
CIR Safety Findings
medical-approval, all-shades-safe, Not a Sensitizer