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Citrus Reticulata Peel Oil

What Citrus Reticulata Peel Oil is & what it does

Citrus Reticulata Peel Oil is the essential oil expressed from the peel of the mandarin orange, rich in limonene and other aromatic terpenes. In skincare and sunscreen formulas it is used in small amounts as a natural fragrance to give a bright, citrusy scent. As a citrus peel oil it can contain photosensitizing furocoumarins, so formulators typically limit its concentration in leave-on and sun-exposed products.

Is Citrus Reticulata Peel Oil safe?

Citrus Reticulata Peel Oil is commonly used in cosmetics and is generally considered safe at the low levels found in finished products. Because citrus peel oils can contain photosensitizing compounds, formulators usually limit their concentration in leave-on and sun-exposed products. People with sensitive skin may want to patch test, especially before sun exposure.

What does Citrus Reticulata Peel Oil do in skincare?

Citrus Reticulata Peel Oil is the mandarin peel essential oil, used primarily as a natural fragrance to give products a bright, citrus scent. It is added in small amounts for aroma rather than as a treatment active. Its terpene content is what gives it the characteristic smell.

Is Citrus Reticulata Peel Oil natural or synthetic?

Citrus Reticulata Peel Oil is natural, expressed from the peel of the mandarin orange. It is a plant-derived essential oil, not a synthetic fragrance. The exact makeup can vary with the fruit variety and extraction method.

Sunscreens with Citrus Reticulata Peel Oil

We rate 13 sunscreens that contain it, showing the top 10 by overall score:

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