Citrus aurantium (Neroli) flower distillate

Citrus aurantium (Neroli) flower distillate 1 — photograph

Citrus aurantium (Neroli) flower distillate 2 — photograph

Citrus aurantium (Neroli) flower distillate 3 — photograph

Citrus aurantium (Neroli) flower distillate 4 — photograph

Citrus aurantium (Neroli) flower distillate 5 — photograph

AKA: Neroli flower distillate

Plant-Derived

Skin Conditioner

Not Clean

OriginNative to China, Southeast Asia. Derived from bitter orange blossoms (Citrus aurantium) of the Rutaceae family, primarily cultivated in China and Southeast Asia. Extracted through steam distillation of the fragrant flowers to obtain the essential oil and aromatic compounds.

Citrus aurantium (neroli) flower distillate is a cosmetic ingredient.

Family

Rutaceae (Citrus family)

Plant Part

Flower

Lifeform

Shrub or tree

Climate

Subtropical

CAS #

68916-04-1, 72968-50-4

Form

Powder

Skin Types

●all-skin-types

Best For

General

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.

Skin Protecting

Locks In Moisture

Antioxidant Protection

Reduces Inflammation

Shields skin from damage

Citrus Aurantium [Neroli] Flower Oil

European Commission

EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)

Methyl benzoate and nerolidol attract the cyclocephaline beetle Cyclocephala paraguayensis to trumpet flowers.

Favaris AP, Túler AC, Silva WD, Pec M, Rodrigues SR et al.

Die Naturwissenschaften, 2023

EWG

4

CIR

Safe

Pregnancy

Yes

Regulatory Status

USA✔ permitted

EU⚠ restricted

JAPAN⚠ restricted

CANADA⚠ restricted

Regulatory Agencies

EWG CIR FDA EU COSING Health Canada

Verified Jun 2026

Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR