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Humectant

CITRUS INFLATA PEEL EXTRACT

82

Safety score · 0–100

Good

Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.

About

Extract from a rare citrus variety's peel — provides humectant and skin conditioning benefits from citrus flavonoids.

Citrus Inflata Peel Extract is derived from the peel of Citrus inflata (Rutaceae). CosIng-listed as humectant and skin conditioner. Citrus peel extracts are rich in flavonoids (hesperidin, naringin), limonoids, and polymethoxyflavones with antioxidant properties. No GHS codes or restrictions. Like other citrus extracts, may contain trace furanocoumarins though peel extracts typically have lower levels than expressed oils.

Function

HUMECTANTSKIN CONDITIONING

Skin benefits

  • Humectant
  • Skin conditioning
  • Antioxidant from citrus flavonoids

Known concerns

  • Citrus — potential phototoxicity from furanocoumarins (typically low in extracts)
  • Possible sensitivity in citrus-allergic individuals

References

EU

EU CosIng database

European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.

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