Citrus aurantium dulcis (Orange) seed oil

AKA: Orange Seed Oil
Plant-Derived
Skin Conditioner
Not Clean
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
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
Traditional Use
Orange seed oil has been used in traditional medicine systems for its emollient and antioxidant properties, though documentation of cosmetic use is limited compared to other citrus seed oils.
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
Dryness
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