INCI · plant-extract · CIR review pending · used in 1 products
Tangerine Peel Extract
Citrus Tangerina Peel Extract is derived from the peel of the tangerine fruit (Citrus tangerina), belonging to the Rutaceae family. It is identified by CAS number 223748-44-5. It appears in a wide range of cosmetic formulations including serums, cleansers, toners, and moisturizers. Its officially listed cosmetic function is as an astringent.
Evidence level
weakEWG score
—Comedogenic
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plant-extract● Benefits
The extract is used in cosmetics primarily for its astringent properties, which can help tighten and tone the skin. Based on the source, no additional clinically substantiated benefits are described beyond this single listed function.
astringent
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