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TANGERINE OIL
INCI: Citrus reticulata peel oil
What is Citrus reticulata peel oil?
Tangerine oil is obtained from the fruits of the plant Citrus reticulata. It is a small citrus plant with fruits that resemble oranges. The plant is commonly called mandarin. It is grown in countries like South China, Japan, and Vietnam. The plant is mainly cultivated for its edible fruits. The peels of the fruits are dried and used to extract oil, which has been used in traditional Chinese medicine for a long time.
Use & Benefits:
- Fragrance Agent: Tangerine oil is used in a variety of cosmetic products, functioning as a fragrance and masking agent. The oil has an orange-like sweet aroma.
- Masking Properties: It is used to mask the undesirable smell of other ingredients present in the product.
- Source of Essential Oil: It's a significant citrus fruit-bearing plant that's also a good source of essential oil.
- Chemical Composition: The plant belongs to the limonene chemotype because limonene, one of the principal elements of C. reticulata essential oil, contributes to its fragrant odor.
- Active Compounds: The oil consists of compounds like limonene, terpinene, and pinene.
- Traditional Medicine: C. reticulata, which contains a variety of bioactive compounds, is commonly used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of diseases.
- Food Preservation: C. reticulata essential oil is used in the preparation and storage of foods with a longer shelf life due to its excellent antifungal and antibacterial properties, as well as its antioxidative nature.
- Cosmetic Formulations: It is used in formulations of shampoos, conditioners, perfumes, makeup products, and other skin and sun care products.
References:
https://cosmetics.specialchem.com/inci/citrus-reticulata-peel-oil
https://www.sciencedirect.com/topics/agricultural-and-biological-sciences/citrus-reticulata#:~:text=Possessing%20different%20bioactive%20molecules%2C%20C.%20reticulata%20is%20aptly,preparing%20and%20storing%20foods%20with%20increased%20shelf%20life.
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