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Citrus Grandis Peel Oil

What Citrus Grandis Peel Oil is & what it does

A grapefruit peel essential oil that adds a fresh, zesty scent and antioxidants. It can be irritating or photosensitizing on sun-exposed skin.

What does Citrus Grandis Peel Oil do in skincare?

Citrus Grandis Peel Oil is an essential oil pressed from grapefruit peel, used mainly for its fresh citrus fragrance and as a skin-conditioning botanical. It adds scent and a sensory aspect to skincare and sunscreen formulas. Like other citrus peel oils, it is included in small amounts for aroma rather than as a primary active.

Is Citrus Grandis Peel Oil safe?

Citrus Grandis Peel Oil is commonly used in cosmetics, but as a citrus essential oil it contains naturally occurring fragrance compounds that can be sensitizing for some people. Some citrus peel oils may also have phototoxic potential depending on their composition, so formulators typically use them within recommended limits. If you have sensitive or reactive skin, patch testing is a sensible precaution.

Is Citrus Grandis Peel Oil natural or synthetic?

Citrus Grandis Peel Oil is a natural ingredient. It is obtained directly from the peel of grapefruit, typically by pressing or other extraction of the peel. It is not a synthetic fragrance, though it is sometimes blended or adjusted within a formula.

Sunscreens with Citrus Grandis Peel Oil

We rate 37 sunscreens that contain it, showing the top 10 by overall score:

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