Citrus unshiu peel powder
AKA “
Satsuma Mandarin Peel Powder, Unshiu Peel Powder, Citrus Unshiu Peel, Mandarin Peel Powder
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Ingredient Facts
Citrus unshiu peel powder
AKA: Satsuma Mandarin Peel Powder, Mandarin Peel Powder
Ingredient · Fragrance · EWG: 4
WHAT IS IT?
Plant-Derived Synthetic
Fragrance
Not Clean
Citrus Unshiu Peel Powder is the powder of the dried peel of the Mandarin orange, Satsuma, Citrus unshiu, Rutaceae
CAS #
98106-71-9
Form
Powder
See origin →
WHAT'S IT DO?
Functions
Fragrance
Added for scent. Can be natural or synthetic. Common irritant and allergen — one of the top reasons people react to products.
Antioxidant, Moisturizing, Antimicrobial, Provides scent
Traditional Use
Dried mandarin peel powder has been historically used in East Asian beauty preparations as an exfoliating and brightening agent, often included in traditional facial treatments and skincare masks.
Skin Types
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all-skin-types
Best For
Dullness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
IS IT SAFE?
EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not an Irritant
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USA
✔ permitted
EU
⚠ restricted
JAPAN
⚠ restricted
CANADA
⚠ restricted
Regulatory Agencies
EWG
CIR
FDA
EU COSING
Health Canada
WHAT'S THE PROOF?
Citrus unshiu peel suppress the metastatic potential of murine melanoma B16F10 cells in vitro and in vivo.
Choi EO, Lee H, HwangBo H, Kwon DH, Kim MY et al.
Phytotherapy research : PTR, 2019
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Citrus Unshiu Peel Extract
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Citrus Unshiu Peel Powder
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Citrus Unshiu Peel Water
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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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
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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
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Anti-senescence and anti-apoptotic effects of immature Citrus unshiu peel ethanol extract on ultraviolet B-irradiated skin keratinocytes.
Piao MJ, Kang KA, Fernando PDSM, Herath HMUL, Senavirathna HMMM et al.
Toxicological research, 2025
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Verified Jun 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR