A volatile oil expressed from tangerine peel, used as a fragrance ingredient.
What it is
Citrus tangerina peel oil is the volatile oil expressed from the peel of the ripe fruit of the tangerine, Citrus tangerina, of the citrus family (Rutaceae). CosIng lists it as a fragrance and skin-conditioning ingredient.
Where it is used
Found in body care products, cleansing products 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.
The INCI name does not show the content of individual constituents. As a natural material, its composition can vary between batches.
Functions
- Fragrance
- Imparting an odour or taste. Creating a perceivable pleasant smell and/or masking a bad smell.
- Skin conditioning
- Maintaining the skin in good condition.
EU regulation
This ingredient is not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in the CosIng data.