Citrus aurantium amara (Bitter Orange) flower wax

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AKA: Bitter Orange Flower Wax
Plant-Derived
Wax
Clean
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
Functions
Not Reported
Antioxidant Protection
Reduces Inflammation
Wound Healing
Traditional Use
A byproduct of neroli oil extraction used historically as a base in solid perfumes and cosmetics. Valued in traditional European cosmetics for its emollient properties and fragrance-carrying capacity.
EWG
1
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
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
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
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.
Verified Jun 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR