INCI Name
Citrus Grandis Peel Oil
Botanical Name
Citrus × paradisi (syn. Citrus grandis usage appears in legacy nomenclature)
Grapefruit peel oil is a citrus essential oil obtained from Citrus × paradisi peel. In cosmetics it’s primarily a fragrance/skin-conditioning ingredient with a bright, fresh citrus profile driven by high limonene content. For leave-on use on UV-exposed skin, prefer steam-distilled material or ensure the finished product complies with the 15-ppm 5-MOP guidance to mitigate phototoxicity risk; as with many citrus oils, oxidized fractions may increase sensitization potential.
Fragrance; masking; skin conditioning
Product Type(s):
Typical Usage Range:
0.05–1% total fragrance in cosmetics; for leave-on on sun-exposed skin, formulate so bergapten (5-MOP) in the finished product ≤0.0015% (15 ppm); higher levels typical only in rinse-off. Notes: follow current IFRA category limits and supplier COA.
Bright, uplifting citrus aroma for sensory experience; traditionally used to refresh scent profiles in personal care (non-medical)
Primary Components:
Limonene (≈86–95%); minor: myrcene; α-pinene; sabinene; linalool; trace nootkatone (aroma note)
Phototoxic risk if expressed oil used in leave-on on sun-exposed skin; potential sensitizer/irritant (limonene oxidation); ensure total 5-MOP (bergapten) ≤15 ppm in UV-exposed leave-on products
Preferred Extraction Method:
Steam-distilled for leave-on; cold-pressed/expressed for rinse-off
Prefer steam-distilled for leave-on; verify FC (5-MOP) content or supplier IFRA compliance; organic peel source when possible; confirm fresh lots (lower peroxide value/oxidation)
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Grapefruit Essential Oil
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