Citrus aurantium peel oil





AKA: Bitter Orange Oil, Seville Orange Oil, Orange Peel Oil
Plant-Derived
Fragrance
Not Clean
OriginNative to China, Southeast Asia. Extracted from the peel of bitter orange (Citrus aurantium), a citrus tree native to Asia and cultivated in China and Southeast Asia. Cold-pressed or steam-distilled from fresh orange peels to obtain the aromatic essential oil.
Bitter Orange Oil. Citrus Aurantium Peel Oil Expressed is an essential oil expressed from the fresh epicarps of the Sour Orange, Citrus aurantium, Rutaceae. It contains D-limonene (about 90%), citral, decanaldehyde, methyl anthranilate, linalool, terpineol
Family
Rutaceae (Citrus family)
Plant Part
Peel
Lifeform
Shrub or tree
Climate
Subtropical
CAS #
72968-50-4
Form
Oil
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dullness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Functions
Perfuming
Added for scent. Can be natural or synthetic. Common irritant and allergen — one of the top reasons people react to products.
Adds Fragrance
Antioxidant Protection
Locks In Moisture
Fights Bacteria
Verified Jun 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR
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