murphyCitrus aurantium amara (Bitter Orange) flower extract
AKA: Bitter Orange Flower Extract
Plant-Derived
Skin Conditioner
Extract
Clean
OriginNative to Mediterranean. Derived from bitter orange flowers (Citrus aurantium amara) of the Rutaceae family, native to the Mediterranean region. Extracted from the flowers using solvent extraction methods to obtain the concentrated botanical extract.
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
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dullness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
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
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.
EWG
1
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not Phototoxic
Product formulation test found no phototoxicity in the CIR safety assessment (CIR 709)
Not a Skin Irritant
1 study / 1 not irritating (CIR 709)
Not a Sensitizer
1 study / 1 not sensitizing (CIR 709)
Concentration Guide
Leave-on0.000000072–0.032%
Rinse-off0.00028–0.001%
0%50%100%
CIR reported use · 2016 survey
Regulatory Agencies
Verified Jun 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR