Citrus sinensis (Orange) fruit water

AKA: Orange Fruit Water
Plant-Derived
Not Clean
Citrus Sinensis (Orange) Fruit Water is a cosmetic ingredient used as masking. Assessed as safe by the CIR.
Family
Rutaceae (Citrus family)
Plant Part
Fruit
Lifeform
Hemiparasitic epiphyte
Climate
Wet tropical
CAS #
97766-30-8
Form
Liquid
Functions
Masking
Anti-Aging
Wound Healing
Antimicrobial
Provides scent
Traditional Use
Orange fruit water has been used traditionally in European and Mediterranean skincare for its gentle astringent and brightening properties, popular in historical beauty treatments.
EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USApermitted
EUrestricted
JAPANrestricted
CANADArestricted
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
Oiliness
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