Grapefruit, Ruby
AKA “Ruby grapefruit, Red grapefruit, Citrus paradisi ruby
Ingredient
Ingredient Facts
Grapefruit, ruby
AKA: Ruby grapefruit, Red grapefruit, Citrus paradisi ruby
Ingredient · Skin Conditioning · EWG: 4
Plant-Derived
Skin Conditioner
Not Clean
Grapefruit, Ruby is a cosmetic ingredient.
Family
Rutaceae (Citrus family)
Plant Part
Peel
See origin →
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.
Anti-Inflammatory
Moisturizing
Boosts Collagen
Traditional Use
Similar to pink grapefruit, ruby grapefruit extract entered cosmetic use in the modern era for its antioxidant properties and citrus scent, with traditional use in folk medicine for digestive and skin support.
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
Dullness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
EWG
4
CIR
Safe
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USApermitted
EUrestricted
JAPANrestricted
CANADArestricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR