Citrus aurantium (Bitter Orange) oil

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AKA: Bitter Orange Oil
Plant-Derived
Emollient
Skin Conditioner
Not Clean
OriginNative to China, Southeast Asia. Extracted from the peel of Citrus aurantium (bitter orange) trees, primarily cultivated in China and Southeast Asia. Cold-pressed or steam-distilled from the dried citrus peel to obtain the essential oil.
Citrus Aurantium (Bitter Orange) Oil is a cosmetic ingredient.
Family
Rutaceae (Citrus family)
Plant Part
Peel
Lifeform
Shrub or tree
Climate
Subtropical
CAS #
68916-04-1, 72968-50-4
Form
Oil
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dullness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Caution
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.
Skin Protecting
Antioxidant Protection
Reduces Inflammation
Wound Healing
Shields skin from damage
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewed1 paper →
⚖️Regulatory0 listings
🛡️Safety-assessed1 review →
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
EWG
4
CIR
Insufficient data
Pregnancy
Caution
Concentration Guide
CIR's newest survey reports no concentration of use.
CIR · 2015 survey
Regulatory Status
USAunder review
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR