Citrus tankan fruit extract
AKA “Tankan fruit extract
Extract
Ingredient Facts
Citrus tankan fruit extract
Extract · Humectant · EWG: 4
Plant-Derived
Humectant
Skin Conditioner
Extract
Not Clean
Citrus Tankan Fruit Extract is the extract of the fruit of Citrus tankan, Rutaceae.
Family
Rutaceae (Citrus family)
Plant Part
Fruit
Lifeform
Shrub or tree
Climate
Subtropical
Form
Liquid
See origin →
Functions
Humectant
A moisture magnet. Pulls water from the air and deeper skin layers up to the surface to keep skin plump and hydrated.
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Locks In Moisture
Traditional Use
Tankan is a Japanese citrus hybrid traditionally enjoyed fresh and used in regional skincare preparations for its high vitamin C content and antioxidant properties.
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
Dullness
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
Verified Jun 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR