Citrus reticulata (Tangerine) fruit water
AKA “Tangerine Fruit Water”
Mineral
Ingredient Facts
Citrus reticulata (Tangerine) fruit water
AKA: Tangerine Fruit Water
Mineral · Antioxidant · EWG: 4
Plant-Derived
Antioxidant
Soothing
Fragrance
Skin Conditioner
Mineral
Clean
Science: Origin: Botanic/Natural Safety Ratings: CIR: Safe as used
Family
Rutaceae (Citrus family)
Plant Part
Fruit
Lifeform
Shrub or tree
Climate
Subtropical
CAS #
90063-83-5
Form
Liquid
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Functions
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Fragrance
Added for scent. Can be natural or synthetic. Common irritant and allergen — one of the top reasons people react to products.
Antioxidant
Fights free radicals — the unstable molecules from UV, pollution, and stress that break down collagen and cause premature aging.
Soothing
Calms redness, irritation, and inflammation. Your skin's chill pill — great for sensitive, reactive, or post-procedure skin.
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
Melanin-Rich Skin
Suitable
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Citrus Reticulata (Tangerine) Extract
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Citrus Reticulata (Tangerine) Fruit
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Citrus Reticulata (Tangerine) Fruit Water
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Citrus Reticulata (Tangerine) Leaf Oil
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Citrus Reticulata (Tangerine) Leaf Water
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Citrus Reticulata (Tangerine) Peel Extract
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Citrus Reticulata (Tangerine) Peel Oil
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EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
Citrus Reticulata (Tangerine) Peel Powder
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Citrus Tangerina (Tangerine) Fruit
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Citrus Tangerina (Tangerine) Fruit Water
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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 Feb 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR