Preservative ingredient
Citrus Grandis (Grapefruit) Seed Extract
INCI: CITRUS GRANDIS SEED EXTRACT
Extract from grapefruit seeds; used as a natural preservative booster and antimicrobial agent in Korean and clean-beauty formulas.
Also known as: Grapefruit Seed Extract, GSE
preservativeantimicrobialantioxidant
Benefits
- ✓Broad-spectrum antimicrobial activity helps extend product shelf life
- ✓Antioxidant properties from polyphenols and flavonoids
Watch for
- ⚠Commercial preparations sometimes contain synthetic preservatives like benzethonium chloride; purity varies by supplier
- ⚠May cause irritation in high concentrations