Citrus nobilis oil (inci)

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

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Citrus nobilis oil, the essential oil is cold-pressed from the outer peel of the mandarin, and is used in cosmetic preparations.

Ingredients: The essential oil contains among others limonene, methylantrantranilate, geraniol, citronellal, citral.

The extract is used in cosmetic preparations, e.g. also as a fragrance. It reduces or inhibits the basic smell or taste of a product. Furthermore it has an antiseptic, calming and caring effect on the skin.

Side effects: The oil may have a phototoxic effect (depending on the ingredients).

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020