The Ingredient Library · Ingredient · Peloponnese, Greece
Tangerine Extract
Citrus Reticulata (Tangerine) Extract
Greek-grown citrus that helps skin look brighter, calmer and more even.
| INCI name | Citrus Reticulata (Tangerine) Extract |
|---|---|
| Type | Citrus fruit extract — brightening & soothing |
| Origin | Peloponnese, Greece |
| Key benefit | A visibly brighter, more even-looking complexion |
| Suits | All skin types, including sensitive and dull skin |
What is this
Tangerine Extract
Tangerine extract is a citrus extract obtained from the fruit of Citrus reticulata, cultivated in historic groves of the Greek Peloponnese. Rich in naturally occurring flavonoids and antioxidants, it is used in skincare to help brighten the look of the complexion and support a calmer, more even appearance.
Where is it found
Peloponnese, Greece
In The Nine Aurora's Greek beauty zone, citrus has shaped the landscape for generations. Mandarin trees ripen slowly under the Peloponnesian sun, and the fruit is gathered by hand at the peak of the season — its precious extract recovered through a patient upcycling process that lets nothing go to waste.
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Formulas with tangerine extract
Noctis Longevity Night Serum
78.00 $
Silky night serum • 65 ingredients • 90% natural origin • nourishing overnight repair
Noctis Night Deep Cleanser
39.00 $
Argan + Brazil Nut + babassu lipid-rich night cleanser for comfort and barrier support
Ionis Toning Mist
37.00 $
Hyaluronic acid + Japanese yuzu + prebiotics hydrating & brightening toning mist
Cleanser Duo
70.00 $
67 refined ingredients • 92–97% natural origin • deep cleansing, hydration & soothing care
Photogena Facial Treatment Cleanser
38.00 $
Enzymatic complex + longevity botanicals for gentle, brightening daily cleansing
Lucis Protecting Day Serum
68.00 $
Niacinamide + hyaluronic acid + vitamin C brightening and firming day serum
Noctis Longevity Night Cream
68.00 $
Powerful anti-aging cream overnight with argan oil, babassu, and Brazil nut for deep nourishment and elasticity.
Renova The Eye Cream
69.00 $
Açaí + vitamin E brightening eye cream • 61 refined ingredients for dark circles, radiance & firmness
Noctis Longevity Night Serum
78.00 $
Silky night serum • 65 ingredients • 90% natural origin • nourishing overnight repair
Noctis Night Deep Cleanser
39.00 $
Argan + Brazil Nut + babassu lipid-rich night cleanser for comfort and barrier support
Ionis Toning Mist
37.00 $
Hyaluronic acid + Japanese yuzu + prebiotics hydrating & brightening toning mist
Cleanser Duo
70.00 $
67 refined ingredients • 92–97% natural origin • deep cleansing, hydration & soothing care
Photogena Facial Treatment Cleanser
38.00 $
Enzymatic complex + longevity botanicals for gentle, brightening daily cleansing
Lucis Protecting Day Serum
68.00 $
Niacinamide + hyaluronic acid + vitamin C brightening and firming day serum
Noctis Longevity Night Cream
68.00 $
Powerful anti-aging cream overnight with argan oil, babassu, and Brazil nut for deep nourishment and elasticity.
Renova The Eye Cream
69.00 $
Açaí + vitamin E brightening eye cream • 61 refined ingredients for dark circles, radiance & firmness
Every ingredient in our library serves one measure of success — skin longevity — the years skin keeps its strength, moisture and evenness.
Questions about tangerine extract
What does tangerine extract do for skin?
Tangerine extract is used as a brightening and comforting active. Naturally rich in flavonoids and vitamin C, it helps even the look of skin tone, supports the appearance of firmness and elasticity, and lends the complexion a fresher, more radiant look with consistent use.
Is tangerine extract good for sensitive skin?
Yes — the fruit extract is one of the gentler citrus ingredients. Published cosmetic research on Citrus reticulata fruit extract has explored its comforting effect on skin prone to discomfort, and The Nine Aurora uses it to help skin look calmer, more even and less reddened.
Does tangerine extract brighten skin?
It helps brighten visibly. Its naturally occurring vitamin C and flavonoids are valued for supporting a more even-looking tone and a radiant, light-reflecting quality. Results are cosmetic and gradual — skin looks fresher and more luminous with consistent use rather than changed overnight.
Where does The Nine Aurora's tangerine extract come from?
From historic citrus groves in Greece, where mandarins have been cultivated for generations. The extract is recovered through a sustainable upcycling process that gives new life to precious fruit, in keeping with the patient, place-led agriculture of our Greek beauty zone.
Is tangerine extract the same as tangerine essential oil?
No. The essential oil is a concentrated aromatic fraction of the peel, while the extract used here captures the fruit's flavonoids and antioxidants in a gentler form — chosen for skin comfort rather than fragrance, and considered less sensitising than citrus oils.
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Sources
- CosIng — European Commission cosmetic ingredients database: Citrus Reticulata Extract
- Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology — Modulation of TRPV1 function by Citrus reticulata (tangerine) fruit extract for sensitive skin (2023)
- Citri Reticulatae Pericarpium — review of tangerine peel health benefits and applications (PMC, 2024)
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