Citrus unshiu fruit oil
AKA “Unshiu fruit oil, Satsuma mandarin oil”
Oil
Ingredient Facts
Citrus unshiu fruit oil
AKA: Satsuma mandarin oil
Oil · Emollient · EWG: 4
Plant-Derived
Emollient
Skin Conditioner
Not Clean
Citrus Unshiu Fruit Oil is the volatile oil expressed from 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
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
Essential oil from mandarin fruit has been traditionally used in aromatherapy and skincare for its uplifting properties, improved circulation, and skin-brightening effects, with use documented in historical Japanese and Chinese beauty practices.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Citrus Unshiu Fruit Oil
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
Determination of Required HLB Values for Citrus unshiu Fruit Oil, Citrus unshiu Peel Oil, Horse Fat and Camellia japonica Seed Oil.
Lee YY, Yoon KS
Journal of cosmetic science, 2020
Determination of Required HLB Values for Citrus unshiu Fruit Oil, Citrus unshiu Peel Oil, Horse Fat and Camellia japonica Seed Oil.
Lee YY, Yoon KS
Journal of cosmetic science, 2020
Verified Jun 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR