Citrus aurantium dulcis (Orange) seed extract

AKA: Orange Seed Extract
Plant-Derived
Skin Conditioner
Extract
Not Clean
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Seed Extract is a cosmetic ingredient used as skin conditioning. Assessed as safe by the CIR.
Family
Rutaceae (Citrus family)
Plant Part
Seed
Lifeform
Shrub or tree
Climate
Subtropical
CAS #
8028-48-6
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 seed extract has been explored in traditional medicine for its antifungal and antimicrobial properties, though less commonly used than other citrus parts in historical skincare.
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
Wrinkles
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️Regulatory1 listing
🛡️Safety-assessed1 review
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
Verified Jun 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR