Citrus aurantium dulcis (Orange) seed oil

AKA: Orange Seed Oil
Plant-Derived
Skin Conditioner
Not Clean
OriginNative to China, Southeast Asia. Derived from the seeds of sweet orange (Citrus aurantium dulcis) in the Rutaceae family, primarily grown in China and Southeast Asia. Cold-pressed or solvent-extracted from the seeds to obtain the oil.
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Seed Oil is a cosmetic ingredient used as flavouring, masking, 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 / 84012-28-2
Form
Oil
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Functions
Flavouring
Masking
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Anti-Aging
Wound Healing
Antimicrobial
Softens and smooths skin
Adds pleasant taste
Provides scent
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 lists it as not reported to be in use.
CIR · report published 2017
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR