Citrus aurantium dulcis (Orange) oil

AKA: Orange Oil
Plant-Derived
Not Clean
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Oil is a cosmetic ingredient used as masking. Rated moderate hazard by EWG. Assessed as safe by the CIR.
Family
Rutaceae (Citrus family)
Plant Part
Whole Plant
Lifeform
Shrub or tree
Climate
Subtropical
CAS #
8008-57-9
Form
Oil
Functions
Masking
Anti-Aging
Wound Healing
Antimicrobial
Provides scent
Traditional Use
Sweet orange essential oil has been used since the Renaissance in European cosmetics and perfumery for its uplifting fragrance and mild skin-conditioning properties.
EWG
6
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
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewed1 paper
⚖️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