Citrus sinensis (Orange) fruit extract

AKA: Orange Fruit Extract
Plant-Derived
Antioxidant
Skin Conditioner
Extract
Not Clean
OriginNative to China, Southeast Asia. Derived from the fruit of Citrus sinensis (sweet orange), a tree in the Rutaceae family native to Southeast Asia and China. Extracted using solvent extraction methods to isolate bioactive compounds from the fruit material.
Citrus Sinensis (Orange) Fruit Extract is a cosmetic ingredient used as antioxidant, skin conditioning. Assessed as safe by the CIR.
Family
Rutaceae (Citrus family)
Plant Part
Fruit
Lifeform
Hemiparasitic epiphyte
Climate
Wet tropical
CAS #
8028-48-6
Form
Liquid
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dullness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Functions
Antioxidant
Fights free radicals — the unstable molecules from UV, pollution, and stress that break down collagen and cause premature aging.
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Conditions Skin
Anti-Aging Benefits
Wound Healing
Fights Bacteria
Fights free radical damage
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.
EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR