An extract of tangerine peel, used as an astringent.
What it is
Citrus tangerina peel extract is an extract of the peel of the tangerine, Citrus tangerina, of the citrus family (Rutaceae). CosIng lists it as an astringent.
Where it is used
Found in 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.
The INCI name does not reveal the extraction method or solvent.
Functions
- Astringent
- Contracting and/or tightening the skin.
EU regulation
This ingredient is not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in the CosIng data.