Citrus unshiu extract
AKA “Unshiu extract, Satsuma mandarin extract”
Extract
Ingredient Facts
Citrus unshiu extract
AKA: Satsuma mandarin extract
Extract · Antioxidant · EWG: 4
Plant-Derived
Antioxidant
Soothing
Skin Conditioner
Extract
Clean
Japanese mandarin orange extract that conditions and softens skin, leaving it feeling smooth and refreshed.
Family
Rutaceae (Citrus family)
Plant Part
Whole Plant
Lifeform
Shrub or tree
Climate
Subtropical
CAS #
98106-71-9
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.
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.
Locks in moisture
Traditional Use
Citrus unshiu (Satsuma mandarin) has been cultivated in Japan and China for centuries, with traditional use in folk medicine for improving digestion, boosting immunity, and treating coughs. The fruit and peel were valued in traditional Chinese medicine for their warming properties and ability to regulate qi circulation.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dullness
Melanin-Rich Skin
Suitable
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Verified Feb 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR