murphyCitrus aurantium amara (Bitter Orange) flower water
AKA: Bitter Orange Flower Water
Plant-Derived
Skin Conditioner
Clean
OriginNative to Mediterranean. Sourced from the flowers of bitter orange trees (Citrus aurantium amara) native to the Mediterranean region. Produced through steam distillation of the flowers to create a hydrosol containing volatile aromatic compounds.
Citrus Aurantium Amara (Bitter Orange) Flower Water is a cosmetic ingredient used as masking, skin conditioning, tonic. 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
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
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.
Tonic
Antioxidant
Anti-Inflammatory
Wound Healing
Softens and smooths skin
Tightens and tones skin
Provides scent
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️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 a Skin Irritant
1 study / 1 not irritating (CIR 709)
Mixed Eye Irritation Results
1 study / 1 mixed / reactions slight (CIR 709)
Concentration Guide
Leave-on0.00016–0.0023%
Rinse-off0.00005–0.05%
0%50%100%
CIR reported use · 2016 survey
Regulatory Agencies
Verified Jun 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR