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Data: Good

Citrus Reticulata Peel Oil

  • Products with this ingredient are allowed for use in EWG VERIFIED but must meet use restrictions and warnings based on EWG review of company data.
  • This ingredient's score is higher if used in product forms that are inhalable (e.g., sprays, powders) because of respiratory concerns. The score is lower if used in product forms that have lower risk of inhalation (e.g., solids, liquids)
  • This ingredient's score is higher if used in products that may not meet industry safety guidelines or U.S. and international government requirements. The score will be lower if used in products that meet these safety guidelines and requirements.

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Other Concerns

Use restrictions (moderate), Persistence and bioaccumulation (moderate), Non-reproductive organ system toxicity (low_moderate), Ecotoxicology (low), and Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) (high)

SYNONYMS

● MANDARIN OIL
● MEXERICA OIL
● MANDARIN OIL, EXPRESSED
● CITRUS RETICULATA OIL
● CITRUS TANGERINA (TANGERINE) PEEL OIL
● CITRUS NOBILIS (MANDARIN ORANGE) PEEL OIL
● CITRUS TANGERINA PEEL OIL
● CITRUS RETICULATA BLANCO (TANGERINE) PEEL OIL
● CITRUS RETICULATA (MANDARIN ORANGE) PEEL OIL
● CITRUS RETICULATA PEEL OIL

Restricted - Unaccpetable

The score of this ingredient can vary from Restricted to Unacceptable based on the method of product consumption. For instance, when used in aerosol-based products, this ingredient may pose a risk to respiratory health, leading to a higher score

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Peel oil from any species/subspecies with accepted scientific name of C. reticulata, including tangerine (C. reticulata blanco), mandarin (C. nobilis), satsuma (C. unshiu), and C. medica vulgaris.

Common concerns

See how this product scores for common concerns.

  • LOW
    Cancer
  • HIGH
    Allergies & Immunotoxicity
  • LOW_MODERATE
    Developmental and Reproductive Toxicity
  • MODERATE
    Use Restrictions

Ingredient concerns

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Products with this Ingredient

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hand cream23 products
conditioner44 products
shampoo48 products
hair treatment/serum20 products
facial moisturizer/treatment100 products
styling gel/lotion6 products
baby oil3 products
body wash/cleanser54 products
vapor rubs3 products
lip balm18 products
body oil17 products
fragrance for women14 products
around-eye cream6 products
facial cleanser51 products
serums & essences42 products
baby bubble bath1 products
makeup remover8 products
liquid hand soap23 products
mask39 products
detangler1 products
antiperspirant/deodorant26 products
hair spray9 products
bath oil/salts/soak16 products
styling mousse/foam8 products
hair styling aid23 products
exfoliant/scrub34 products
hand sanitizer12 products
toners/astringents12 products
recreational sunscreen12 products
baby shampoo4 products
baby soap5 products
body firming lotion13 products
muscle/joint soreness1 products
baby wipes1 products
after sun product2 products
body spray7 products
anti-aging10 products
daily use with SPF38 products
lipstick13 products
eye shadow1 products
bar soap6 products
bubble bath4 products
toothpaste2 products
skin fading/lightener1 products
lip gloss14 products
sunless tanning2 products
fragrance for men2 products
foundation20 products
nail treatment1 products
baby sunscreen1 products
lip balm with SPF3 products
shaving cream (men's)2 products
beard oil1 products
Beard Soaps1 products
makeup primer1 products
BB cream3 products
baby lotion1 products
eye makeup remover1 products
cuticle treatment2 products
diaper cream1 products
other men's products1 products
lip liner1 products
antiperspirant/deodorant (men's)1 products
shaving cream1 products
Oils & Serums1 products
Massaging Preparations1 products
beard care1 products
Dry Shampoo and Hair Powders1 products
Preshave Preparations1 products

Multiple, additive exposure sources

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CONCERN REFERENCE
Designated as safe for general or specific, limited use in foodUS Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)

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CONCERN REFERENCE
Classified as not expected to be potentially toxic or harmfulEnvironment Canada
Classified as medium human health priorityEnvironment Canada
Classified as toxic or harmful.European Chemicals Agency (ECHA)

Ecotoxicology

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CONCERN REFERENCE
Not suspected to be an environmental toxinEnvironment Canada
Suspected to be an environmental toxinEnvironment Canada
Wildlife and environmental toxicityPeer Reviewed Literature
Wildlife and environmental toxicityEuropean Chemicals Agency (ECHA)

Allergies/immunotoxicity

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CONCERN REFERENCE
Limited evidence of dermal toxicity or allergiesEuropean Chemicals Agency (ECHA)
Possible human immune system toxicant or allergenEuropean Union
Limited evidence of immune system toxicity or allergiesUS National Library of Medicine,
Human toxicant or allergen - strong evidenceEnvironmental Protection Agency (EPA)
Known human toxicant or allergenEU Cosmetics Directive
Limited evidence of [[system]] toxicity or allergiesPeer Reviewed Literature
Limited evidence of skin toxicity or allergiesEuropean Chemicals Agency (ECHA)

Developmental/reproductive toxicity

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CONCERN REFERENCE
One or more animal studies show developmental effects at high dosesStudies on d-limonene as a gallstone solubilizer (VII) Effects on development of mouse fetuses and offsprings(1977-01-01)
Possible human reproductive or developmental toxinEuropean Chemicals Agency (ECHA)

Cancer

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CONCERN REFERENCE
Not likely to be carcinogenic in humansInternational Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC)

Use restrictions

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CONCERN REFERENCE
Restricted in cosmetics - labeling requirement for allergensEU Cosmetics Directive
Recommended restricted in cosmetics - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - phototoxicityInternational Fragrance Association (IFRA)
Determined safe for use in cosmetics, subject to concentration or use limitations - Safe for use in cosmetics with some qualificationsCosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR)
Determined safe for use in cosmetics, subject to concentration or use limitations - Determined safe for use when formulated to avoid irritation, in assessment by industry safety panel (Cosmetic Ingredient Review, CIR)Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR)

Persistence and bioaccumulation

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CONCERN REFERENCE
Not suspected to be persistentEnvironment Canada
Not suspected to be bioaccumulativeEnvironment Canada
Persistent, bioaccumulative in wildlifeOSPAR Comission
Persistent, bioaccumulative in wildlifePeer Reviewed Literature

Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)

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CONCERN REFERENCE
skin/eye/lung irritation - weight of evidence unknown/unassessedCosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR)
Classified as [[system]] irritantPeer Reviewed Literature
Human [[system]] irritant - moderate evidencePeer Reviewed Literature
Limited evidence of skin irritationEuropean Chemicals Agency (ECHA)

Miscellaneous

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CONCERN REFERENCE
Occupational hazards related to handlingPeer Reviewed Literature
  • US Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
  • Environment Canada
  • European Chemicals Agency (ECHA)
  • Peer Reviewed Literature
  • European Union
  • US National Library of Medicine,
  • Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
  • EU Cosmetics Directive
  • Studies on d-limonene as a gallstone solubilizer (VII) Effects on development of mouse fetuses and offsprings(1977-01-01)
  • International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC)
  • International Fragrance Association (IFRA)
  • Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR)
  • OSPAR Comission

Understanding scores

Cosmetics and personal care products are not required to be tested for safety before being allowed on the market. The Skin Deep® scoring system was designed to help the public understand whether a product is safe to use or whether it contains ingredients of concern.

Every product and ingredient in Skin Deep gets a two-part score – one for hazard and one for data availability. The safest products score well by both measures, with a low hazard rating and a fair or better data availability rating.


HOW WE DETERMINE SCORES

Hazard score

The Skin Deep ingredient hazard score, from 1 to 10, reflects known and suspected hazards linked to the ingredients. The EWG Verified® mark means a product meets EWG’s strictest criteria for transparency and health.

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WEIGHT-OF-EVIDENCE APPROACH

A product’s hazard score is not an average of the ingredients’ hazard scores. It is calculated using a weight-of-evidence approach that factors in all of the hazards or health impacts associated with the ingredients.

Data availability

The Skin Deep data availability rating reflects the number of scientific studies about the product or ingredient in the published scientific literature.

NONE LIMITED FAIR GOOD ROBUST
Low Availability
Moderate Availability
High Availability
NONE

Ingredients have not been assessed.

LIMITED-FAIR

There is only a modest volume of research.

GOOD-ROBUST

Ingredients have been studied extensively.

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