Citrus aurantium amara bitter orange leaf twig extract

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AKA: Bitter Orange Leaf/Twig Extract, Petitgrain Essential Oil (if from leaves/twigs)
Plant-Derived Synthetic
Skin Conditioner
Extract
Clean
Citrus Aurantium Amara Bitter Orange Leaf Twig Extract is a cosmetic ingredient. Rated low hazard by EWG.
CAS #
68916-04-1
Form
Liquid
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
Traditional Use
Bitter orange has been used in Traditional Chinese Medicine and European herbalism for centuries to improve circulation and treat skin conditions. The leaves and twigs were valued for their antimicrobial and astringent properties.
EWG
1
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Caution
CIR Safety Findings
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dullness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Caution
The paper trail
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Verified Jun 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR