Citrus aurantium amara (Bitter Orange) flower extract

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AKA: Bitter Orange Flower Extract
Plant-Derived
Skin Conditioner
Extract
Clean
Citrus Aurantium Amara (Bitter Orange) Flower Extract is a cosmetic ingredient used as refreshing, skin conditioning. Rated low hazard by EWG. Assessed as safe by the CIR.
Family
Rutaceae (Citrus family)
Plant Part
Flower
Lifeform
Shrub or tree
Climate
Subtropical
CAS #
68916-04-1 / 72968-50-4
Form
Liquid
Functions
Refreshing
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Refreshes Skin
Conditions Skin
Antioxidant Protection
Reduces Inflammation
Wound Healing
Cools and invigorates
Traditional Use
Neroli extract from bitter orange flowers was prized in 17th-century Italy for skincare and perfumery. Traditionally used in European cosmetics for its skin-soothing and toning properties.
EWG
1
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dullness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewed1 paper →
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed2 reviews →
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
Verified Jun 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR