Citrus aurantium dulcis (Orange) leaf extract

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AKA: Orange Leaf Extract
Plant-Derived
Skin Conditioner
Extract
Clean
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Leaf 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
Leaf
Lifeform
Shrub or tree
Climate
Subtropical
CAS #
68916-04-1, 72968-50-4
Form
Liquid
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
Traditional Use
Orange leaf extract has been used in traditional Chinese and Ayurvedic medicine for its antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties in topical preparations.
EWG
1
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Sun Damage
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed2 reviews →
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Verified Jun 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR