Mandarin Orange Oil Or Extract Worst Fragrance Synthetic and Natural Anti-Ageing Mandarin Orange Oil Or Extract at a glance From the king mandarin orange Primarily fragrance and flavoring agents Source of antioxidants Can cause skin sensitization Mandarin Orange Oil Or Extract description Mandarin orange oil or extract most commonly refers to components taken from a type of Mandarin orange known as king mandarin, tangor, or _Citrus nobilis_. This plant is closely related to the “true” Mandarin orange, taxonomically known as _Citrus reticulata_. Mandarin orange oil or extract are primarily used in cosmetics as flavoring or fragrance agents; however, some formulations tout them as a natural source of vitamin C. They are also listed as skin conditioning ingredients. While both the oil and extract from Mandarin oranges is rich in antioxidants and can even have some antimicrobial properties, the fact is that ultimately the benefit from using these ingredients is a mixed bag since both contain fragrance components that can irritate skin. While both the oil and extract from Mandarin oranges is rich in antioxidants and can even have some antimicrobial properties, the fact is that ultimately the benefit from using these ingredients is a mixed bag since both contain fragrance components that can irritate skin. The independent Cosmetic Ingredient Review Panel has ruled Mandarin orange oil safe as used in leave-on cosmetics _only_ when those cosmetics do not contain more than 0.0015% parts per million of the oil _and_ are formulated to be non-sensitizing and non-irritating, evidence of its potency. Pure mandarin orange oil should never be applied directly to skin. Related ingredients: Citrus Reticulata (Tangerine) Leaf Oil Petitgrain Mandarin