Why source from Japan
Kochi's yuzu-juice industry is the largest in Japan; cold-pressing seed oil from yuzu juice waste streams is a uniquely Japanese upcycled cosmetic supply chain.
Key spec
Linoleic acid 35-45%; oleic acid 25-35%; characteristic yuzu terpene carry-over (limonene, gamma-terpinene); refractive index 1.470-1.475.
Typical end-product
Premium face oils, balms, hair-treatment serums, fragrance-positioned body oils.
At a glance
- Suppliers listed
- 2 suppliers
- Typical MOQ
- 5–25 L; 1–10 L specialty grades
- Typical lead time
- 8–12 weeks
- Regions of origin
- Kochi, Tokushima, Wakayama
- Category
- Cosmetic raw materials
- Harvest season
- Yuzu harvest October – December; seed processing November – February
- Japan regulatory status
- JSCI listed (柚子種子油 / Citrus Junos Seed Oil); MHLW cosmetic ingredient
- INCI name
- Citrus Junos Seed Oil
- Japanese name
- 柚子種子油
- Romaji
- Yuzu Shushi-yu
About this ingredient
Cold-pressed oil extracted from yuzu seeds — historically a juice-pressing waste stream now upcycled into a high-value cosmetic ingredient. The oil is rich in pectin-like polysaccharides and omega-3/-6 fatty acids, with a distinct yuzu fragrance carried over from the citrus terpenes. Kochi (the largest yuzu-producing prefecture), Tokushima, and Tokushima/Wakayama drive supply. Functions as a non-comedogenic emollient with the additional fragrance asset of yuzu, used in face oils, balms, and hair treatments. Distinct from yuzu peel oil (existing yuzu-extract).
Regulatory status
| Japan | JSCI listed (柚子種子油 / Citrus Junos Seed Oil); MHLW cosmetic ingredient |
|---|---|
| EU | CosIng listed (Citrus Junos Seed Oil) |
| United States | MoCRA cosmetic use |
| China | NMPA cosmetic NCI; verify IECIC inclusion |
Looking for alternatives?
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Vegan / plant-based alternatives
Yuzu Seed Oil is animal-derived. If you need a non-animal source with similar functions, consider:
Tsubaki / Camellia Oil
椿油
INCI Camellia Japonica Seed Oil; MOQ from 5–20 kg.
Plant-based· shares 2 categories
Rice Bran Extract
米ぬかエキス
INCI Oryza Sativa Bran Extract; MOQ from 10–50 kg (liquid extract) / 5–20 kg (powder).
Plant-based· shares 2 categories
Galactomyces Ferment Filtrate
ガラクトミセス発酵濾液
INCI Galactomyces Ferment Filtrate; MOQ from 10–50 kg.
Plant-based· shares 2 categories
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Japanese suppliers
Ogawa & Co., Ltd.
小川香料株式会社
Chuo, TokyoEst. 1893English supportExport experienceISO 22000FSSC 22000Yuzu fragrance and seed-oil systems
Ichimaru Pharcos Co., Ltd.
一丸ファルコス株式会社
Motosu, GifuEst. 1959English supportExport experienceCOSMOSEcocertCosmetic-grade yuzu seed oil
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Last updated: 2026-05-05