Citrus aurantium dulcis (Orange) seed extract

AKA: Orange Seed Extract
Plant-Derived
Skin Conditioner
Extract
Not Clean
OriginNative to China, Southeast Asia. Seeds from sweet orange trees (Citrus aurantium dulcis) in the Rutaceae family, cultivated in China and Southeast Asia. Extracted from seeds using solvent extraction methods to obtain the concentrated plant extract.
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
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Wrinkles
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-assessed1 review →
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EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
Concentration Guide
CIR's newest survey reports no concentration of use.
CIR · report published 2021
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR