An extract of mandarin fruit, linked in EU data to an Annex II entry.
What it is
Citrus reticulata fruit extract is an extract of the fruit of the mandarin orange, Citrus reticulata, of the citrus family (Rutaceae). CosIng lists it as a skin-protecting ingredient. The EU data link this ingredient to an entry in Annex II (prohibited substances).
Where it is used
Found in a small number of skin care products, such as creams and serums.
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 reveal the extraction method or solvent.
Functions
- Skin protecting
- Helping to avoid harmful effects to the skin from external factors.
EU regulation
EU · Annex II, entry 358Furocoumarines (e.g. trioxysalen (INN), 8-methoxypsoralen, 5-methoxypsoralen) except for normal content in natural essences used.
In sun protection and in bronzing products, furocoumarines shall be below 1 mg/kg
- As of
- 3 November 2026 · (EC) 2009/1223