Citrus unshiu fruit extract

Citrus unshiu fruit extract

AKA “Unshiu fruit extract, Satsuma mandarin extract”

Extract

Ingredient Facts

Citrus unshiu fruit extract

AKA: Satsuma mandarin extract

Extract · Antioxidant · EWG: 4

Plant-Derived

Antioxidant

Humectant

Emollient

Skin Conditioner

Barrier Support

Extract

Not Clean

Citrus Unshiu Fruit Extract is the extract of the fruit of the Mandarin orange, Satsuma, Citrus unshiu, Rutaceae

Family

Rutaceae (Citrus family)

Plant Part

Fruit

Lifeform

Shrub or tree

Climate

Subtropical

CAS #

98106-71-9

Form

Liquid

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Functions

Antioxidant

Fights free radicals — the unstable molecules from UV, pollution, and stress that break down collagen and cause premature aging.

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.

Emollient

Fills in the tiny cracks between skin cells to make everything feel smooth and soft. The "silky finish" ingredient.

Skin Protecting

Helps rebuild and strengthen your skin barrier — the invisible shield that keeps moisture in and irritants out. Essential after over-exfoliating or harsh weather.

Nourishes & Protects

Locks In Moisture

Traditional Use

Mandarin fruit extract has been used in traditional Chinese medicine as a source of vitamin C and antioxidants for immune support and skin health. The fruit was historically prized in Asian skincare for its brightening and nourishing properties.