Citrus Paradisi Peel Oil

CIT

5/10

Concern level

Moderate concern

Essential oil expressed from grapefruit peel. It is used chiefly as a fragrance ingredient and is composed of a variable mixture of volatile terpenes such as limonene and related aroma compounds. It is not a single defined chemical and therefore has no single molecular weight.

Pore-clogging

Low

Pregnancy

Caution

Regulatory

No data

Concerns

Essential OilFragrancePhotosensitivityAllergen

Chemical Properties

Typical Concentration

0.01% - 2.00%

CAS Number: 8016-20-4

Skin Type Compatibility

dry skin4/10

oily skin5/10

sensitive skin2/10

acne prone3/10

mature skin4/10

normal skin5/10

Interactions

incompatible with: other fragrance allergens, phototoxic citrus oils, strong exfoliating acids in irritated skin

Risks & Warnings

Can irritate sensitive skin and may cause fragrance allergy in predisposed individuals. Citrus peel oils may pose a phototoxicity concern in leave-on products depending on composition and impurity profile. Use caution in products applied before sun exposure.

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