Tangerine
Tangerine is a bright, zesty citrus extract widely used in British skincare and haircare for its refreshing scent and gentle skin-loving properties. Derived from the peel of the tangerine fruit, it brings a naturally uplifting aroma to cleansers, toners, body oils and perfumes. Shoppers often choose it for its fresh, non-irritating profile that leaves skin feeling clean and delicately scented.
How it works in skincare
In cosmetics and skincare, tangerine essential oil and extracts function primarily as a fragrant component and mild astringent. The cold-pressed oil contains naturally occurring limonene and other citrus compounds that help to cleanse the skin surface, support product preservation, and impart a bright, energising aroma. When properly diluted it lends a lightweight, non-greasy feel to formulations such as facial mists, shower gels and hair conditioners, enhancing both sensory experience and overall skin freshness without overpowering delicate formulas.
Key benefits
- Delivers a bright, uplifting natural citrus scent
- Helps cleanse and refresh the skin surface
- Acts as a mild astringent to tighten appearance of pores
- Provides antioxidant properties to combat free radicals
- Adds shine and fragrance to haircare products
- Creates an invigorating feel in bath and body formulations
Best for
normal skin, oily skin, combination skin, dull skin
Where it comes from
Tangerine essential oil is obtained by cold-pressing the outer peel of the ripe fruit of Citrus reticulata, a small citrus tree native to Southeast Asia and widely cultivated in Mediterranean and subtropical regions.
Products with Tangerine
Not every product on UK Lips lists a full ingredient breakdown — so there may be many more formulas that contain Tangerine than we can show here. These are the comparisons where we’ve confirmed it in the listed ingredients.
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