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.