Citrus sinensis (Orange) flower water



AKA: Orange Flower Water
Plant-Derived
Solvent
Skin Conditioner
Not Clean
OriginNative to China, Southeast Asia. Orange flowers from Citrus sinensis trees in the Rutaceae family are sourced primarily from China and Southeast Asia. The flowers are steam-distilled to produce a hydrosol containing volatile aromatic compounds and floral water.
Citrus Sinensis (Orange) Flower Water is a cosmetic ingredient. Assessed as safe by the CIR.
Family
Rutaceae (Citrus family)
Plant Part
Flower
Lifeform
Hemiparasitic epiphyte
Climate
Wet tropical
CAS #
8028-48-6
Form
Liquid
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Oiliness
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.
Solvent
Dissolves other ingredients so they distribute evenly in the formula. Often the invisible "base" everything else is mixed into.
Draws In Moisture
Conditions Skin
Anti-Aging Benefits
Wound Healing
Fights Bacteria
Draws moisture to skin
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️Regulatory0 listings
🛡️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
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