murphyCitrus aurantium amara (Bitter Orange) flower wax
AKA: Bitter Orange Flower Wax
Plant-Derived
Wax
Clean
OriginNative to Mediterranean. Sourced from the flowers of bitter orange (Citrus aurantium amara) trees, a citrus species native to the Mediterranean region. Extracted through solvent extraction or maceration of the flower petals to obtain the waxy constituent.
Citrus Aurantium Amara (Bitter Orange) Flower Wax is a cosmetic ingredient used as not reported. 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
Wax
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Functions
Not Reported
Antioxidant Protection
Reduces Inflammation
Wound Healing
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed2 reviews →
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EWG
1
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not an Eye Irritant
1 study / 1 not irritating (CIR 709)
Skin Irritant in Testing
1 study / 1 irritating / reactions moderate (CIR 709)
Concentration Guide
CIR's newest survey reports no concentration of use.
CIR · report published 2021
Regulatory Agencies
Verified Jun 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR