Citrus Grandis (Grapefruit) Water is the aqueous distillate obtained from grapefruit, used in cosmetics as a fragrant, mildly toning water-phase ingredient. It contributes light citrus scent and trace botanical compounds rather than acting as a primary treatment active.
| Reported effect | How often | Notes |
|---|---|---|
Skin irritation or stinging | Uncommon | May occur on sensitive or compromised skin due to residual citrus components. |
Allergic contact dermatitis | Rare | Citrus-derived fragrance constituents can sensitize predisposed individuals. |
Photosensitivity | Rare | Distilled waters contain little furocoumarin, so phototoxic risk is low but not fully excluded if essential-oil traces remain. |
Frequencies reflect typical cosmetic use reported in the literature, not a guarantee for your skin.
Peer-reviewed papers on this ingredient, via PubMed.