Citrus aurantium (Bitter Orange) oil

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AKA: Bitter Orange Oil
Plant-Derived
Emollient
Skin Conditioner
Not Clean
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
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
Traditional Use
Used in traditional Persian and Arabic medicine for anxiety and insomnia. The essential oil has been employed in European perfumery and skincare since the 16th century for its uplifting and skin-conditioning properties.
EWG
4
CIR
Insufficient data
Pregnancy
Caution
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USAunder review
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dullness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Caution
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.
Verified Jun 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR