Citrus aurantium amara (Bitter Orange) peel

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AKA: Bitter Orange Peel
Plant-Derived Synthetic
Skin Conditioner
Clean
OriginEast Asia
Citrus Aurantium Amara (Bitter Orange) Peel is a cosmetic ingredient used as skin conditioning. Rated low hazard by EWG. Assessed as safe by the CIR.
CAS #
68916-04-1 / 72968-50-4
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Uneven Texture
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 →
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
EWG
1
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
Concentration Guide
Leave-on0.002–0.16%
Rinse-off0.002–0.2%
0%50%100%
CIR reported use · 2016 survey
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR