Mandarin, Green
AKA “Green Mandarin Oil, Unripe Mandarin, Citrus nobilis
Ingredient
Ingredient Facts
Mandarin, green
AKA: Green Mandarin Oil, Unripe Mandarin, Citrus nobilis
Ingredient · Cosmetic Colorant · EWG: 4
Plant-Derived Synthetic
Colorant
Not Clean
Mandarin, Green is a cosmetic ingredient.
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Functions
Cosmetic Colorant
Gives the product its color. Purely aesthetic — makes the formula look good in the jar but does nothing for your skin.
Antioxidant
Anti-Inflammatory
Boosts Collagen
Traditional Use
Green (unripe) mandarins have been used in Traditional Chinese Medicine for digestive and skin health. The peel was historically employed in skincare preparations for its astringent and brightening properties.
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
Dullness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Caution
EWG
4
CIR
Safe
Pregnancy
Caution
CIR Safety Findings
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USApermitted
EUrestricted
JAPANrestricted
CANADArestricted
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Citrus Nobilis (Mandarin Orange) Fruit Extract
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Citrus Nobilis (Mandarin Orange) Fruit Juice
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Citrus Nobilis (Mandarin Orange) Oil
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Citrus Nobilis (Mandarin Orange) Peel Extract
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Citrus Nobilis (Mandarin Orange) Peel Oil
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Citrus Nobilis (Mandarin Orange) Peel Powder
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Citrus Nobilis (Mandarin Orange) Water
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR