Citrus aurantium amara (Bitter Orange) flower oil

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AKA: Bitter Orange Flower Oil
Plant-Derived
Skin Conditioner
Not Clean
Citrus Aurantium Amara (Bitter Orange) Flower Oil is a cosmetic ingredient used as masking, skin conditioning. Rated moderate 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
Oil
Functions
Masking
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Antioxidant
Anti-Inflammatory
Wound Healing
Softens and smooths skin
Provides scent
Traditional Use
Neroli oil, extracted from bitter orange blossoms, has been valued in Mediterranean and Middle Eastern skincare for centuries. Historically used to improve skin tone and reduce the appearance of blemishes and scars.
EWG
5
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Caution
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
Caution
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