Citrus aurantium amara bitter orange peel oil









AKA: BITTER ORANGE PEEL SOLID EXTRACT, NEROLI OIL, BIGARADE PETALES EXTRA, SELECTA, ORANGE BITTER OIL
Plant-Derived Synthetic
Emollient
Skin Conditioner
Not Clean
Citrus Aurantium Amara Bitter Orange Peel Oil is a cosmetic ingredient. Rated moderate hazard by EWG.
CAS #
68916-04-1
Form
Oil
Functions
Emollient
Fills in the tiny cracks between skin cells to make everything feel smooth and soft. The "silky finish" ingredient.
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
Softens & Smooths
Traditional Use
Orange peel and fruit have been used in traditional Chinese medicine and European folk remedies for centuries. The vitamin C-rich peel was historically employed in skincare for brightening and antioxidant benefits.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
The paper trail
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Verified Jun 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR