An extract of mandarin peel, used as a fragrance ingredient and linked to an Annex II entry.
What it is
Citrus nobilis peel extract is, according to CosIng, the extract of the peel of the mandarin, Citrus nobilis, whose accepted scientific name is Citrus reticulata, of the citrus family (Rutaceae). CosIng lists it as a fragrance and skin-conditioning ingredient. The EU data link this ingredient to an entry in Annex II (prohibited substances).
Where it is used
Appears on the ingredient lists of a small number of products.
Limits of interpretation
The INCI list shows which ingredients are present, not how much of each. Above 1%, ingredients are listed in descending order of weight; below 1% the order is free.
See the EU regulation section for what the Annex II entry covers and how it applies. The INCI name does not show the extraction solvent.
Functions
- Fragrance
- Imparting an odour or taste. Creating a perceivable pleasant smell and/or masking a bad smell.
- Skin conditioning – miscellaneous
- Enhancing the appearance of dry and/or damaged skin by reducing flaking and restoring suppleness.
EU regulation
- As of
- 3 November 2026 · (EC) 2009/1223