murphyCitrus aurantium dulcis (Orange) flower oil
AKA: Orange Flower Oil
Plant-Derived
Astringent
Skin Conditioner
Not Clean
OriginNative to China, Southeast Asia. Extracted from flowers of Citrus aurantium dulcis (sweet orange), a citrus tree native to Southeast Asia and China. Obtained through steam distillation or solvent extraction of the flower petals.
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Flower Oil is a cosmetic ingredient used as astringent, masking, skin conditioning. Rated moderate 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
Oil
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dullness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Caution
Functions
Astringent
Tightens and contracts skin tissue, temporarily shrinking pores and reducing oiliness. That "clean, tight" feeling after toner.
Masking
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Tonic
Anti-Aging
Wound Healing
Antimicrobial
Softens and smooths skin
Tightens and tones pores
Tightens and tones skin
Provides scent
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
5
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Caution
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Skin Irritant
1 study / 1 not irritating (CIR 709)
Not a Sensitizer
1 study / 1 not sensitizing (CIR 709)
Concentration Guide
Leave-on0.000035–0.21%
Rinse-off0.000011–0.66%
0%50%100%
CIR reported use · 2016 survey
Regulatory Agencies
Verified Jun 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR