INCI name

CITRUS RETICULATA PEEL OIL

Tangerine peel oil

A tangerine peel oil linked in EU data to an Annex II entry.

What it is

Citrus reticulata peel oil is the volatile oil obtained from the peel of the tangerine, Citrus reticulata. CosIng lists it as a deodorant, fragrance, perfuming and flavouring ingredient. The EU data link this ingredient to an entry in Annex II (prohibited substances).

Where it is used

Found in perfumed products, shower gels, body care products, lip products and massage oils.

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 content of individual constituents.

Functions

Deodorant
Reducing and/or eluminating unpleasant odour. Contributing against the formation of malodour on body surfaces.
Fragrance
Imparting an odour or taste. Creating a perceivable pleasant smell and/or masking a bad smell.
Perfuming
Used for perfume and aromatic raw materials.
Flavouring
Imparting taste and/or flavour to a cosmetic product.

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

Products with this ingredient (10)

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