Citrus sinensis (Orange) fruit extract

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AKA: Orange Fruit Extract
Plant-Derived
Antioxidant
Skin Conditioner
Extract
Not Clean
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
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
Traditional Use
Sweet orange has been used in traditional medicine and cosmetics for centuries, particularly valued for its high vitamin C content and mood-elevating properties in historical beauty rituals.
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
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