Citrus aurantium sinensis peel extract

AKA: Sweet orange peel extract, Blood orange peel extract
Plant-Derived
Skin Conditioner
Extract
Not Clean
Citrus Aurantium Sinensis Peel Extract is the extract of the peel of the Sweet Orange Valencia, Citrus aurantium sinenesis, Rutaceae
Family
Rutaceae (Citrus family)
Plant Part
Peel
Lifeform
Shrub or tree
Climate
Subtropical
CAS #
97766-30-8
Form
Liquid
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.
Locks in moisture
Traditional Use
Blood orange peel has been used in traditional Chinese medicine for its superior antioxidant profile and warming properties in cosmetic and medicinal preparations.
EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not an Irritant
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USApermitted
EUrestricted
JAPANrestricted
CANADArestricted
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
Dullness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewed1 paper
⚖️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