murphyCitrus aurantium dulcis (Orange) peel wax
AKA: Orange peel wax
Plant-Derived
Skin Conditioner
Wax
Clean
OriginNative to Mediterranean, areas where oranges are cultivated. Derived from the peel of sweet orange trees (Citrus aurantium dulcis) in the Rutaceae family, primarily grown in Mediterranean regions. Extracted through cold-pressing or solvent extraction of the peel, then wax components are separated and purified.
citrus aurantium dulcis (orange) peel wax 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
Peel
Lifeform
Shrub or tree
Climate
Subtropical
CAS #
68916-04-1, 72968-50-4
Form
Wax
Skin Types
●all-skin-types, gentle
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
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
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.
EWG
1
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not Phototoxic
Human test found no phototoxicity in the CIR safety assessment (CIR 712)
Not a Skin Irritant
3 studies / 3 not irritating (CIR 712)
Not a Sensitizer
1 study / 1 not sensitizing (CIR 712)
Concentration Guide
Leave-on0.5–1.9%
Rinse-offNot reported
0%50%100%
CIR reported use · report published 2021
Regulatory Agencies
Verified Jun 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR