Citrus Paradisi (Grapefruit) Seed Oil 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
Seed
Lifeform
Tree
Climate
Subtropical
CAS #
90045-43-5
Form
Oil
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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
Cold-pressed seed oil has been used in contemporary skincare for its high linoleic acid content and antioxidant properties, representing a modern extraction of traditional citrus seed preparations.