Mandarin, Red
AKA “Red Mandarin Oil, Mandarin Oil, Citrus reticulata”
Ingredient
Ingredient Facts
Mandarin, red
AKA: Red Mandarin Oil, Mandarin Oil, Citrus reticulata
Ingredient · Cosmetic Colorant · EWG: 4
Plant-Derived Synthetic
Colorant
Not Clean
Mandarin, Red is a cosmetic ingredient.
CAS #
8008-31-9
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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
Fights skin aging
Reduces inflammation
Supports skin healing
Protects against free radicals
Traditional Use
Red mandarins have been used in Traditional Chinese Medicine and Ayurveda as a warming ingredient with circulation-boosting properties. Historically valued in skincare for its uplifting scent and its role in traditional beauty remedies.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dullness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Caution
Citrus Reticulata (Mandarin) Peel Oil
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
Citrus Reticulata (Tangerine) Extract
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
Citrus Reticulata (Tangerine) Fruit
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
Citrus Reticulata (Tangerine) Fruit Water
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
Citrus Reticulata (Tangerine) Leaf Oil
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
Citrus Reticulata (Tangerine) Leaf Water
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
Citrus Reticulata (Tangerine) Peel Extract
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
Citrus Reticulata (Tangerine) Peel Oil
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
Citrus Reticulata (Tangerine) Peel Powder
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
Citrus Unshiu/Citrus Reticulata/Citrus Iyo Fruit Water
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
Safety and efficacy of a feed additive consisting of expressed mandarin oil from the fruit peels of Citrus reticulata Blanco for use in all animal spe
EFSA Panel on Additives and Products or Substances used in Animal Feed (FEEDAP), Bampidis V, Azimonti G, Bastos ML, Christensen H et al.
EFSA journal. European Food Safety Authority, 2021
Citrus reticulata leaf oil
Health Canada
Health Canada Cosmetic Ingredient Hotlist
Preparation of Citrus reticulata peel nano-encapsulated essential oil and in vitro assessment of its biological properties.
Torshabi M, MoadabShoar Z, Negahban M
European journal of oral sciences, 2023
Modulation of TRPV1 function by Citrus reticulata (tangerine) fruit extract for the treatment of sensitive skin.
Zhou LD, Lu YN, Liu Q, Shi XM, Tian J
Journal of cosmetic dermatology, 2023
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR