Citrus tachibana/reticulata peel oil
AKA “Essential Oils and Waters”
Oil
Ingredient Facts
Citrus tachibana/reticulata peel oil
AKA: Essential Oils and Waters
Oil · Emollient · EWG: 4
Plant-Derived
Emollient
Skin Conditioner
Not Clean
Essential Oils and Waters
Family
Rutaceae (Citrus family)
Plant Part
Peel
Lifeform
Tree
Climate
Subtropical
Form
Oil
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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.
Emollient
Fills in the tiny cracks between skin cells to make everything feel smooth and soft. The "silky finish" ingredient.
Locks In Moisture
Traditional Use
The peel of tachibana has been valued in Japanese traditional skincare for its aromatic and astringent properties, used to tone and brighten complexion.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Verified Jun 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR