Citrus reticulata (Tangerine) fruit water
AKA “Tangerine Fruit Water
Water
Ingredient Facts
Citrus reticulata (Tangerine) fruit water
AKA: Tangerine Fruit Water
Water · Masking · EWG: 4
Plant-Derived
Not Clean
Citrus Reticulata (Tangerine) Fruit Water is a cosmetic ingredient used as masking. Assessed as safe by the CIR.
Family
Rutaceae (Citrus family)
Plant Part
Fruit
Lifeform
Shrub or tree
Climate
Subtropical
CAS #
90063-83-5
Form
Liquid
See origin →
Functions
Masking
Conditions Skin
Hydrates skin
Provides antioxidant protection
Helps soothe and refresh skin
Traditional Use
The distilled water of tangerine fruit has been used in Asian skincare traditions for its gentle astringent and refreshing properties, popular in historical beauty treatments.
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
Oiliness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USApermitted
EUrestricted
JAPANrestricted
CANADArestricted
Citrus Reticulata (Tangerine) Extract
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
Citrus Reticulata (Tangerine) Fruit
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
Citrus Reticulata (Tangerine) Fruit Water
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
Citrus Reticulata (Tangerine) Leaf Oil
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
Citrus Reticulata (Tangerine) Leaf Water
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
Citrus Reticulata (Tangerine) Peel Extract
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
Citrus Reticulata (Tangerine) Peel Oil
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
Citrus Reticulata (Tangerine) Peel Powder
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
Citrus Tangerina (Tangerine) Fruit
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
Citrus Tangerina (Tangerine) Fruit Water
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
Citrus Tangerina (Tangerine) Peel
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
Citrus Tangerina (Tangerine) Peel Extract
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
Citrus Tangerina (Tangerine) Peel Oil
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
Modulation of TRPV1 function by Citrus reticulata (tangerine) fruit extract for the treatment of sensitive skin.
Zhou LD, Lu YN, Liu Q, Shi XM, Tian J
Journal of cosmetic dermatology, 2023
Verified Jun 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR