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Fragrance

FORTUNELLA JAPONICA PEEL OIL

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Safety score · 0–100

Moderate

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

About

Kumquat peel oil — a bright, fruity citrus essential oil. Like other cold-pressed citrus peel oils, it contains phototoxic furanocoumarins and EU-listed allergens, which is why leave-on use is typically capped.

Function

FRAGRANCE

Skin benefits

  • Bright kumquat fragrance
  • Mild antimicrobial activity
  • Limonene-rich antioxidant terpenes

Known concerns

  • Furanocoumarins create phototoxicity risk
  • Limonene and citral are EU declared allergens
  • Oxidation increases sensitisation

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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