Citrus aurantium dulcis (Orange) fruit water

AKA: Orange Fruit Water
Plant-Derived
Not Clean
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Fruit Water is a cosmetic ingredient used as masking. Rated moderate hazard by EWG. Assessed as safe by the CIR.
Family
Rutaceae (Citrus family)
Plant Part
Fruit
Lifeform
Shrub or tree
Climate
Subtropical
CAS #
8028-48-6
Form
Liquid
Functions
Masking
Anti-Aging
Wound Healing
Antimicrobial
Provides scent
Traditional Use
Orange flower water (hydrosol) has been a staple in European, Middle Eastern, and South Asian skincare since the medieval period, valued for its astringent and refreshing properties.
EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USApermitted
EUrestricted
JAPANrestricted
CANADArestricted
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
Dehydration
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
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.
Verified Jun 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR