Citrus aurantium amara (Bitter Orange) fruit extract

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AKA: Bitter Orange Fruit Extract
Plant-Derived
Skin Conditioner
Extract
Not Clean
OriginNative to Mediterranean. Derived from the fruit of Citrus aurantium amara, a bitter orange species native to the Mediterranean region in the Rutaceae family. Extracted from the fruit using solvent extraction methods to obtain the bioactive compounds.
Citrus Aurantium Amara (Bitter Orange) Fruit Extract is a cosmetic ingredient used as skin conditioning. Rated moderate hazard by EWG. Assessed as safe by the CIR.
Family
Rutaceae (Citrus family)
Plant Part
Fruit
Lifeform
Shrub or tree
Climate
Subtropical
CAS #
72968-50-4
Form
Liquid
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dullness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Functions
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Conditions Skin
Antioxidant Protection
Reduces Inflammation
Wound Healing
Softens & Smooths
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed2 reviews →
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EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
Concentration Guide
Leave-on0.00002–0.002%
Rinse-off0.0001%
0%50%100%
CIR reported use · 2013 survey
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR