Citrus Paradisi (Grapefruit) Peel Extract is a cosmetic ingredient used as perfuming, skin conditioning. Rated moderate hazard by EWG. Assessed as safe by the CIR.
Family
Rutaceae (Citrus family)
Plant Part
Peel
Lifeform
Tree
Climate
Subtropical
CAS #
8016-20-4
Form
Liquid
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Functions
Perfuming
Added for scent. Can be natural or synthetic. Common irritant and allergen — one of the top reasons people react to products.
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Anti-Inflammatory
Moisturizing
Boosts Collagen
Softens and smooths skin
Adds pleasant scent
Traditional Use
The peel contains higher concentrations of bioactive compounds than the fruit and was traditionally used in folk remedies for skin conditions and digestion. Modern cosmetic use preserves this traditional antimicrobial application.