Citrus aurantium amara (Bitter Orange) flower oil

Citrus aurantium amara (Bitter Orange) flower oil

AKA “Bitter Orange Flower Oil”

Essential Oil

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Ingredient Facts

Citrus aurantium amara (Bitter Orange) flower oil

AKA: Bitter Orange Flower Oil

Essential Oil · Fragrance | Conditioning · EWG: 4

Plant-Derived

Fragrance

Skin Conditioner

Essential Oil

Clean

Science: Origin: Botanic/Natural Safety Ratings: CIR: Safe as used

Family

Rutaceae (Citrus family)

Plant Part

Flower

Lifeform

Shrub or tree

Climate

Subtropical

CAS #

68916-04-1 / 72968-50-4

Form

Oil

Plant-Derived

Botanical. Native to Mediterranean. Sourced from bitter orange flowers (Citrus aurantium amara) in the Mediterranean region, belonging to the Rutaceae family. Extracted through steam distillation or expression of the flower blossoms to obtain the volatile oil.

Plant Source

Rutaceae (Citrus family)

Plant Part

Flower

Function

Fragrance | Conditioning

Benefits

Skin Conditioning

Antioxidant

Anti-Inflammatory

Wound Healing

Provides scent

Traditional Use

Neroli oil, extracted from bitter orange blossoms, has been valued in Mediterranean and Middle Eastern skincare for centuries. Historically used to improve skin tone and reduce the appearance of blemishes and scars.