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Citrus Nobilis Peel Oil

An essential oil expressed from mandarin orange peel, used in cosmetics primarily as a natural fragrance component.

What it is

Citrus Nobilis Peel Oil is a volatile essential oil obtained from the peel of the mandarin orange, dominated by limonene with smaller amounts of other terpenes. It provides a sweet citrus scent and is used in very small amounts to fragrance or mask the base odor of a formula. It is found in some Korean sunscreens for a fresh aroma rather than for any protective function.

Safety & warnings

As a citrus essential oil it contains limonene and related terpenes that are recognized fragrance allergens and can oxidize over time to become more sensitizing; it may cause irritation or contact allergy in sensitive individuals. Cold-pressed citrus peel oils can also be phototoxic, so fragrance suppliers typically limit furocoumarin content for leave-on products.

Origin & sourcing

Natural; cold-pressed from the peel of mandarin oranges (Citrus nobilis).

Questions everyone asks

Does this oil add sun protection?

No. It is a fragrance ingredient and does not filter UV; it is present for scent only.

Can it cause irritation?

It contains limonene and other citrus terpenes that are known fragrance allergens, so it may bother sensitive or fragrance-reactive skin.

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