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Tangerine
AKA “Citrus Reticulata, Mandarin Orange, Tangerine Extract”
Humectant
Ingredient Facts
Tangerine
AKA: Citrus Reticulata, Mandarin Orange, Tangerine Extract
Humectant · Humectant · EWG: 4
Plant-Derived Synthetic
Humectant
Skin Conditioner
Hair Care
Not Clean
Aspergillus/Tangerine Peel Ferment Extract Filtrate is a filtrate of the extract of the product obtained by the fermentation of the peel of Citrus reticulata by the microorganism Aspergillus.
Form
Liquid
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Functions
Hair Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Humectant
A moisture magnet. Pulls water from the air and deeper skin layers up to the surface to keep skin plump and hydrated.
Locks In Moisture
Traditional Use
Used in Traditional Chinese Medicine and traditional skincare for its warming properties and aromatic benefits. The essential oil and peel extracts were valued in perfumery and folk remedies.
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
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Citrus Nobilis (Mandarin Orange)
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Citrus Nobilis (Mandarin Orange) Fruit Extract
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Citrus Nobilis (Mandarin Orange) Fruit Juice
European Commission
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Citrus Nobilis (Mandarin Orange) Oil
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Citrus Nobilis (Mandarin Orange) Peel Extract
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Citrus Nobilis (Mandarin Orange) Peel Oil
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Citrus Nobilis (Mandarin Orange) Peel Powder
European Commission
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Citrus Nobilis (Mandarin Orange) Water
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Citrus Reticulata (Mandarin) Peel Oil
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Citrus Reticulata (Tangerine) Extract
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Citrus Reticulata (Tangerine) Fruit
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Citrus Reticulata (Tangerine) Fruit Water
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Citrus Reticulata (Tangerine) Leaf Oil
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Citrus Reticulata (Tangerine) Leaf Water
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Citrus Reticulata (Tangerine) Peel Extract
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Citrus Reticulata (Tangerine) Peel Oil
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Citrus Reticulata (Tangerine) Peel Powder
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Citrus Tangerina (Tangerine) Fruit
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Citrus Tangerina (Tangerine) Fruit Water
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Citrus Tangerina (Tangerine) Peel
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Citrus Tangerina (Tangerine) Peel Extract
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Citrus Tangerina (Tangerine) Peel Oil
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Citrus Unshiu/Citrus Reticulata/Citrus Iyo Fruit Water
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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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
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Citrus reticulata leaf oil
Health Canada
Health Canada Cosmetic Ingredient Hotlist
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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
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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
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Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR