INCI name

CITRUS RETICULATA PEEL EXTRACT

Mandarin peel extract

An extract of mandarin peel, linked in EU data to an Annex II entry.

What it is

Citrus reticulata peel extract is an extract of the peel of the mandarin orange, Citrus reticulata, of the citrus family (Rutaceae). CosIng lists it as a skin-conditioning agent. The EU data link this ingredient to an entry in Annex II (prohibited substances).

Where it is used

Found in creams, cleansers, shower gels and other scented 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 reveal the extraction method or solvent.

Functions

Skin conditioning
Maintaining the skin in good condition.

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

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