What it is
This ingredient is derived from the peel of the tachibana (Citrus aurantium tachibana), a citrus species native to Japan. It is used in skincare as a regional botanical for conditioning and antioxidant-associated positioning, and it carries cultural significance as a traditional Japanese citrus. Like other citrus peel extracts, it contributes naturally occurring polyphenols and citrus constituents at the low levels typical of botanical add-ins.
Safety & warnings
Generally well tolerated at cosmetic use levels. Citrus peel material can contain naturally occurring fragrance constituents and, in cold-pressed peel oils, phototoxic furocoumarins; however, a water- or solvent-based peel extract is typically lower in such compounds than an expressed peel oil. Fragrance-sensitive or reactive individuals may wish to patch test.
Origin & sourcing
Plant-derived, extracted from the peel of the tachibana orange (Citrus aurantium tachibana), a citrus native to Japan.
Questions everyone asks
What is tachibana?
Tachibana is a citrus species native to Japan, valued culturally and used here as a regional botanical extract from its peel.
Is this a UV filter?
No. It is a botanical conditioning extract and does not provide sun protection on its own.