Cosmetics · Oils & lipids
Citrus Junos Peel Oil
ユズ果皮油 (Yuzu kahi-yu)
Also known as: Yuzu Essential Oil, Yuzu Peel Oil
At a glance
| Category | Cosmetics |
|---|---|
| INCI name | Citrus Junos Peel Oil |
| Japanese labeling name | ユズ果皮油 |
| Common Japanese notations | ユズ果皮油, 柚子精油 |
| Origin | Plant-derived (steam distillation of Citrus junos peel) |
| Typical functions | Fragrance, Skin conditioning |
| Regulatory status in Japan | Cosmetic ingredient listed in the JSCI labeling name dictionary. |
Yuzu peel oil is steam-distilled from the fragrant yellow peel of Citrus junos. Unlike yuzu fruit extract, the peel oil concentrates volatile aromatic compounds and is used primarily for its distinctive olfactory signature. It has a growing international reputation in perfumery.
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Used in (typical product categories)
Finished-product categories that commonly include this ingredient in Japanese-market formulations.
- Aromatic blends and perfumes
- Body washes and bath products
- Seasonal winter products
What it is
Citrus Junos Peel Oil is produced by cold-press or steam distillation of Citrus junos peel. The oil is dominated by limonene (typically 60–70 percent), with smaller proportions of gamma-terpinene, linalool, and trace constituents including yuzunone that contribute to the distinctive yuzu aroma.
Typical uses in Japanese products
In cosmetics, yuzu peel oil is used in fragrance blends, body washes, bath additives, and seasonal winter products (linked to the cultural tradition of yuzu-yu bath at the winter solstice).
In perfumery, yuzu peel oil is increasingly used in fine fragrance as a distinctively Japanese citrus note.
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. Fragrance allergen labeling requirements may apply — limonene is a declared allergen. |
|---|---|
| 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 — ユズ果皮油
- EU CosIng entry: Citrus Junos Peel Oil
Last updated: 2026-04-22. Ingredient entries are reviewed at least annually against current regulatory listings.