Citrus sinensis (Orange) flower water

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AKA: Orange Flower Water
Plant-Derived
Solvent
Skin Conditioner
Not Clean
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
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
Traditional Use
Orange flower water (neroli water) has been used since medieval times in European and Middle Eastern beauty preparations, historically valued for its fragrance and calming properties in skincare.
EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Oiliness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️Regulatory0 listings
🛡️Safety-assessed1 review →
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Verified Jun 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR