Citrus aurantium dulcis (Orange) peel extract

OriginNative to China, Southeast Asia. Derived from the peel of sweet orange (Citrus aurantium dulcis), a citrus fruit in the Rutaceae family grown in China and Southeast Asia. Extracted using solvent extraction methods to isolate bioactive compounds and aromatic constituents from the dried peel material.

Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Peel Extract is a cosmetic ingredient used as binding, emulsion stabilising, perfuming. Rated low hazard by EWG. Assessed as safe by the CIR.

Family

Rutaceae (Citrus family)

Plant Part

Peel

Lifeform

Shrub or tree

Climate

Subtropical

CAS #

8028-48-6

Form

Liquid

Skin Types

●all-skin-types

Best For

Dullness

Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe

Yes

Functions

Binding

Emulsion Stabilising

Forces oil and water to stay mixed instead of separating into layers. The unsung hero holding your lotion together.

Perfuming

Added for scent. Can be natural or synthetic. Common irritant and allergen — one of the top reasons people react to products.

Skin Conditioning

A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.

Viscosity Controlling

Holds Formula Together

Stabilizes Emulsion

Adds Fragrance

Conditions Skin

Fights Bacteria

The paper trail

🔬Peer-reviewednone on file

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🛡️Safety-assessed2 reviews →

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EWG

CIR

Safe as used

Pregnancy

Yes

Concentration Guide

Leave-on0.000002–0.25%

Rinse-off0.0000025–0.14%

0%50%100%

CIR reported use · 2016 survey

Regulatory Status

USA✔ permitted

EU⚠ restricted

JAPAN⚠ restricted

CANADA⚠ restricted

Regulatory Agencies

EWG CIR FDA EU COSING Health Canada

Verified Jun 2026

Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR