Citrus aurantium dulcis (Orange) flower/leaf/stem powder

AKA: Orange Flower/Leaf/Stem Powder
Plant-Derived
Not Clean
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Flower/Leaf/Stem Powder is a cosmetic ingredient used as abrasive. Assessed as safe by the CIR.
Family
Rutaceae (Citrus family)
Plant Part
Leaf
Lifeform
Shrub or tree
Climate
Subtropical
CAS #
8028-48-6
Form
Powder
Functions
Abrasive
Physical Exfoliant
Anti-Aging Benefits
Wound Healing
Fights Bacteria
Gently polishes surface
Traditional Use
Orange flower has been used in traditional medicine across Mediterranean and Middle Eastern cultures for its calming and skin-soothing properties; the dried powder was incorporated into cosmetic preparations for centuries.
EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Potential Sensitizer
Regulatory Status
USApermitted
EUrestricted
JAPANrestricted
CANADArestricted
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
Dullness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
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