Citrus aurantium dulcis (Sweet Orange) peel oil

AKA: Sweet orange peel oil
Plant-Derived
Skin Conditioner
Not Clean
Citrus aurantium dulcis (sweet orange) peel oil is a cosmetic ingredient used as masking, skin conditioning.
Family
Rutaceae (Citrus family)
Plant Part
Peel
Lifeform
Shrub or tree
Climate
Subtropical
CAS #
8008-57-9
Form
Oil
Functions
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.
Moisturizing
Softens and smooths skin
Provides scent
Traditional Use
Used in traditional Chinese and European folk medicine for skin brightening and circulation. Sweet orange oil was historically valued in cosmetics for its uplifting properties and mild exfoliating effects.
EWG
4
CIR
Safe
Pregnancy
Caution
CIR Safety Findings
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USApermitted
EUrestricted
JAPANrestricted
CANADArestricted
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Caution
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️Regulatory1 listing
🛡️Safety-assessed0 reviews
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
Verified Jun 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR