Mandarin, Red
AKA “Red Mandarin Oil, Mandarin Oil, Citrus reticulata”
Essential Oil
Ingredient Facts
Mandarin, red
AKA: Red Mandarin Oil, Mandarin Oil, Citrus reticulata
Essential Oil · Antioxidant · EWG: 4
Plant-Derived Synthetic
Antioxidant
Fragrance
Skin Conditioner
Essential Oil
Clean
Italian red mandarin peel extract brings natural brightness and antioxidants to skincare. Known for its refreshing citrus properties, it helps energize tired skin.
CAS #
8008-31-9
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Functions
Antioxidant
Fights free radicals — the unstable molecules from UV, pollution, and stress that break down collagen and cause premature aging.
Fragrance
Added for scent. Can be natural or synthetic. Common irritant and allergen — one of the top reasons people react to products.
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
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
Melanin-Rich Skin
Suitable
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 Feb 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR