Common Name(s): Citrus tangerina extract,tangerine fruit extract,mandarin orange extract (variety)
DESCRIPTION
What It Does: Brightens skin tone and protects from environmental damage with natural citrus antioxidants.
Why It's Used: Rich in flavonoids (nobiletin, tangeretin), carotenoids (beta-cryptoxanthin), and vitamin c precursors; provides antioxidant protection and skin tone brightening.
How It Works: Flavonoids from tangerine (nobiletin, tangeretin) inhibit melanin synthesis via tyrosinase inhibition; carotenoids provide uv-modulation and antioxidant support; vitamin c precursors support collagen synthesis.
Typically Found In: Brightening serums,vitamin c formulas,antioxidant skin care,tone-evenness products
TECHNICAL DETAILS
Primary Category: Active ingredient โ brightening
Secondary Functions: Antioxidant,skin conditioning,tone brightening
Application Areas:
Facial Skincare
Body Care
Hair Care
Beard Care
Color Cosmetics (Makeup)
Dietary/Oral Supplements
Typical Concentration Range: 0.5%โ5%
SOURCING & ETHICS
Vegan Status: Conditional - supplier confirmation required
Halal Status: Unverified - supplier confirmation required
Source Notes: From citrus tangerina fruit peel/juice; natural plant extract. [audit 2026-07-29 rev2: the record's own source_notes does not assert a non-animal origin, or instructs the reader to verify with the supplier; "yes" asserts knowledge the record does not hold. determination requires shariah-panel sign-off.]
SKIN COMPATIBILITY
Irritancy Rating: 1/5 โ very low
Comedogenicity Rating: 0/5 โ non-comedogenic
Sensitivity Concerns: Generally well tolerated; rare citrus sensitivity in highly reactive individuals.
Safe for Sensitive Skin: Yes
SAFETY & COMPATIBILITY
Safety Profile: Good safety profile. ewg score: 1.
Works Well With: Vitamin c,niacinamide,kojic acid,other brightening actives,antioxidants
Avoid Combining With: No significant incompatibilities; may be photo-reactive if used at high concentrations on sun-exposed skin
SCIENTIFIC NOTE
Citrus tangerina contains uniquely high levels of nobiletin and tangeretin, flavones with documented anti-inflammatory and anti-melanogenic activities; beta-cryptoxanthin is a provitamin a carotenoid that also functions as a potent antioxidant.
Last Verified: 2026-03-27
Primary Sources: Cosing database,inci dictionary,journal of agricultural and food chemistry citrus flavonoid research