Citrus aurantium dulcis (Orange) flower extract

AKA: Orange Flower Extract
Plant-Derived
Skin Conditioner
Extract
Clean
OriginNative to China, Southeast Asia. Derived from the flowers of sweet orange (*Citrus aurantium dulcis*), a citrus tree native to Asia and now cultivated in China and Southeast Asia. Extracted from flowers using solvent extraction methods to obtain the concentrated plant extract.
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Flower Extract is a cosmetic ingredient used as skin conditioning. Rated low hazard by EWG. Assessed as safe by the CIR.
Family
Rutaceae (Citrus family)
Plant Part
Flower
Lifeform
Shrub or tree
Climate
Subtropical
CAS #
8028-48-6
Form
Liquid
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dullness
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
Anti-Aging Benefits
Wound Healing
Fights Bacteria
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-on0.00003–0.056%
Rinse-off0.0000016–0.04%
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