Citrus aurantium amara (Bitter Orange) leaf/twig oil

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AKA: Bitter Orange Leaf/Twig Oil
Plant-Derived
Not Clean
Citrus Aurantium Amara (Bitter Orange) Leaf/Twig Oil is a cosmetic ingredient used as flavouring, masking. Rated moderate hazard by EWG. Assessed as safe by the CIR.
Family
Rutaceae (Citrus family)
Plant Part
Leaf
Lifeform
Shrub or tree
Climate
Subtropical
CAS #
68916-04-1 / 72968-50-4
Form
Oil
Functions
Flavouring
Masking
Antioxidant
Anti-Inflammatory
Wound Healing
Adds pleasant taste
Provides scent
Traditional Use
Petitgrain oil, derived from bitter orange leaves and twigs, has been used since the 17th century in European perfumery and skincare. Traditionally valued for its fresh scent and purported skin-clarifying properties.
EWG
3
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Caution
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
Dullness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Caution
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