Citrus aurantium amara (Bitter Orange) flower water
AKA: Bitter Orange Flower Water
Plant-Derived
Skin Conditioner
Clean
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
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
Traditional Use
Orange flower water (neroli hydrosol) was widely used in 18th and 19th-century European skincare as a gentle toner and fragrance. Traditionally employed in Middle Eastern beauty practices for its astringent and refreshing properties.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed2 reviews →
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Verified Jun 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR