Cosmetics · Plant extracts
Citrus Sudachi Peel Extract
スダチ果皮エキス (Sudachi kahi ekisu)
Also known as: Sudachi Extract
At a glance
| Category | Cosmetics |
|---|---|
| INCI name | Citrus Sudachi Peel Extract |
| Japanese labeling name | スダチ果皮エキス |
| Common Japanese notations | スダチ果皮エキス, スダチエキス |
| Origin | Plant-derived (Citrus sudachi, cultivated primarily in Tokushima) |
| Typical functions | Skin conditioning, Fragrance, Antioxidant |
| Regulatory status in Japan | Cosmetic ingredient listed in the JSCI labeling name dictionary. Sudachi as a food is regulated under the Food Sanitation Act. |
Sudachi — Citrus sudachi — is a small green citrus cultivated primarily in Tokushima prefecture in Shikoku. It is harvested while still green and unripe, used as a finishing squeeze for grilled fish, matsutake, and many traditional dishes. The peel extract brings the distinctive fragrance to cosmetic applications.
Classification
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Used in (typical product categories)
Finished-product categories that commonly include this ingredient in Japanese-market formulations.
- Face toners
- Body products
- Fragrance blends
- Culinary use (traditional)
What it is
Citrus sudachi peel extract is produced by water, hydro-alcoholic, or glycol extraction of Citrus sudachi fruit peel. The extract contains hesperidin, neohesperidin, and essential oil components that produce the characteristic sharp citrus aroma.
Typical uses in Japanese products
In cosmetics, sudachi peel extract appears in face toners, body products, and fragrance blends — typically in lines positioning around Japanese botanical or regional citrus themes.
In food, sudachi is squeezed over grilled fish, tempura, and matsutake in autumn, and served in sudachi-soba and sudachi-udon.
Regulatory classification in Japan
Cosmetic use is permitted under the JSCI dictionary.
Regulatory classification in other markets
| EU | Listed in CosIng. Permitted for cosmetic use. |
|---|---|
| USA | INCI recognized by PCPC. |
| China | Permitted per IECIC listings. |
| Korea | Permitted under KFDA / MFDS. |
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Related ingredients
References
- JSCI labeling name directory — スダチ果皮エキス
- EU CosIng entry: Citrus Sudachi Peel Extract
Last updated: 2026-04-22. Ingredient entries are reviewed at least annually against current regulatory listings.