murphyCitrus aurantium dulcis (Orange) flower wax
AKA: Orange Flower Wax
Plant-Derived
Skin Conditioner
Wax
Not Clean
OriginNative to China, Southeast Asia. Extracted from flowers of Citrus aurantium dulcis (sweet orange), a plant in the Rutaceae family native to Southeast Asia and China. Obtained through solvent extraction or pressing of orange blossoms to isolate the waxy coating.
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Flower Wax is a cosmetic ingredient used as skin conditioning. Assessed as safe by the CIR.
Family
Rutaceae (Citrus family)
Plant Part
Flower
Lifeform
Shrub or tree
Climate
Subtropical
CAS #
68916-04-1, 72968-50-4
Form
Wax
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
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
Softens & Smooths
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️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